Plain Dosa
Indian Indian - Street Food and Snacks

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, soaked 4 hours
  • • 1/2 cup urad dal, soaked 4 hours
  • • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • • 1/4 cup flattened rice (poha), soaked
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 tbsp ghee

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Grind the rice, urad dal, fenugreek, and poha with water into a smooth, flowing batter.

2
Phase 2

Mix in the salt and ferment the batter overnight in a warm place until bubbly.

3
Phase 3

Heat a cast-iron tawa until a sprinkle of water dances, then wipe it lightly with oil.

4
Phase 4

Pour a ladle of batter and spread it quickly into a thin circle.

5
Phase 5

Drizzle ghee around the edges and cook until the dosa turns crisp and golden.

6
Phase 6

Fold the dosa and serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.