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Crispy Dosa Recipe

A classic South Indian breakfast dish made with a fermented batter of rice and lentils, served with a variety of fillings.

Ingredients

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  • ยฝ cup urad dal (skinned black gram)
  • 2 tablespoons chana dal (bengal gram)
  • ยฝ teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)
  • 1ยฝ cups raw rice (or basmati rice)
  • 2 tablespoons poha (flattened rice)
  • ยฝ teaspoon rock salt (or non-iodized salt)
  • ยพ to 1 cup cold filtered water (to blend dal)
  • ยฝ cup cold filtered water (to blend rice)
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Wash and soak urad dal, chana dal, methi seeds, rice, and poha for at least 3 hours.
  2. Grind the soaked ingredients separately with water to form a smooth batter.
  3. Mix both batters together and add salt. Let it ferment overnight (12 hours).
  4. Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat.
  5. Pour a ladle of batter onto the tawa and spread evenly.
  6. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then fold and serve.

Notes

For a crispy dosa, ensure the batter is fermented well and the tawa is hot. You can brush the dosa with butter for extra flavor.

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