Chennai Style Egg Onion Podi Dosa

Ready in

5 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

1 min

Cook Time

4 min

Serving

1 Dosa

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~400 kcal
Recipe by Joylincuisines on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Dosa Base

    Heat a dosa tawa or flat pan on medium heat. Pour one ladle of dosa batter onto the center of the pan and spread it into a small, thick circular dosa.

  2. Add Podi and Onions

    Immediately sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of podi evenly over the dosa. Then, add a generous amount of finely chopped onions on top of the podi.

  3. Add and Spread Egg

    Crack one egg directly onto the center of the dosa, over the onions and podi. Use a spoon to gently spread the egg yolk and white to cover the toppings.

  4. Season and Cook First Side

    Sprinkle a little more podi over the egg. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of oil or ghee around the edges of the dosa. Cook for approximately until the edges start to crisp and the egg is partially set.

  5. Flip and Cook Second Side

    Carefully flip the dosa to cook the egg side directly on the tawa. Cook for another until the egg is fully cooked and the dosa is golden brown and crispy.

  6. Serve Hot

    Remove the cooked Egg Onion Podi Dosa from the tawa and serve immediately.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)

  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.

  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
AllergensThis recipe contains eggs.
eggs

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add green chilies or chiliCustomise

    Add green chilies or chili powder for extra spice.

  • Include grated carrots or other vegetables
  • Serve with chutney or sambar

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Cooking tipEnsure the Pan Is Hot

    Ensure the pan is hot before pouring the batter.

  • TipSpread the Egg Mixture Evenly for Uniform Cooking
  • Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Podi

    Adjust the amount of podi and onion to your taste.

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