Plain Dosa
Indian Indian - Breads and Flatbreads

Plain Dosa

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups parboiled rice
  • • 1/2 cup urad dal
  • • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1/2 cup water
  • • 2 tbsp oil or ghee

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the rice and the urad dal with fenugreek separately for 4 hours.

2
Phase 2

Grind each to a smooth paste and combine with salt and water into a pouring batter.

3
Phase 3

Let the batter ferment overnight until doubled and airy.

4
Phase 4

Ladle the batter onto a hot tawa and spread it thin in circles.

5
Phase 5

Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until crisp and golden.

6
Phase 6

Fold and serve hot with chutney and sambar.