Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Soak Urad Dal

   Take 1 glass of urad dal. Wash it thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 6 hours. The video shows washing the dal at 0:56.

2. 2.Soak Rice, Chana Dal, and Fenugreek

   In a separate bowl, take 3 glasses of raw rice (ration rice is recommended), a small amount of chana dal (approximately 2 tablespoons), and 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds. Wash them thoroughly and soak them in water for at least 6 hours. The video shows adding rice at 1:07, chana dal at 1:21, and fenugreek at 1:27, then washing and soaking at 1:33.

3. 3.Soak Poha

   Take 1 glass of poha (flattened rice). Soak it in water for about 15-20 minutes, just before you start grinding the batter. The video shows soaking poha at 1:58.

4. 4.Grind Batter (Initial Stage)

   First, add the soaked urad dal to a wet grinder. Add some water (the video mentions 2 glasses of water for the entire grinding process, add gradually) and grind until it becomes a smooth and fluffy batter. The video shows grinding starting at 2:04.

5. 5.Add Poha and Continue Grinding

   When the urad dal is half-ground, squeeze out the excess water from the soaked poha and add it to the grinder. Continue grinding. The video shows adding poha at 2:09.

6. 6.Add Rice Mixture and Finish Grinding

   Add the soaked rice, chana dal, and fenugreek seeds to the grinder. Continue grinding all ingredients together until a very smooth, soft, and fluffy batter is formed. The batter should be thick but pourable. The video shows the final smooth batter at 2:38.

7. 7.Ferment the Batter

   Transfer the ground batter to a large bowl. Cover it and let it ferment overnight (8-12 hours) in a warm place. The batter should rise significantly and become frothy, as shown in the video at 2:58.

8. 8.Prepare Batter for Dosa

   The next morning, gently mix the fermented batter. Take the required amount of batter for immediate use in a separate bowl and add salt to taste. Mix well. Do not add salt to the entire batch if you plan to store it. The video shows mixing the batter at 3:11.

9. 9.Heat Tawa and Prepare for Dosa

   Heat a dosa tawa (griddle) on medium-high heat. Sprinkle some water on the tawa to check if it's hot enough (it should sizzle). Wipe off any excess water with a clean cloth. The video shows this step at 3:36.

10. 10.Pour and Spread Dosa

    Pour two ladles of batter onto the hot tawa. Using the back of the ladle, spread the batter in a circular motion from the center outwards to form a thin, even dosa. The video demonstrates this at 3:55.

11. 11.Cook Dosa

    Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the dosa. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to lift from the tawa and the bottom turns golden brown and crispy. The video shows the dosa cooking and turning golden at 4:23.

12. 12.Fold and Serve

    Gently fold the dosa in half using a spatula and remove it from the tawa. Serve hot with your favorite chutney. The video shows folding the dosa at 4:40 and serving it at 4:58.