Plain Dosa
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Plain Dosa

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 3 cups water
  • • 2 tbsp sesame oil, for cooking

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the rice and the urad dal with fenugreek separately for 5 hours.

2
Phase 2

Grind them together with the water into a smooth, fluffy batter.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the salt and ferment overnight in a warm place.

4
Phase 4

Ladle batter onto a hot griddle and spread into a thin circle; drizzle oil around the edges.

5
Phase 5

Cook until crisp and golden, fold, and serve with sambar and coconut chutney.