Crispy Instant Rice Flour Dosa with Spicy Peanut Chutney

Step 1: Prepare Dosa Batter (Dry Ingredients)

In a large mixing bowl, add 1.5 cups of fine rice flour, 1/2 cup of coarse rava (semolina/suji), and 3/4 tsp of salt.

Step 2: Add Water and Whisk

Pour in 4 cups of water. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and there are no lumps in the batter.

Step 3: Add Vegetables and Spices

Add 1 finely chopped onion, 1 grated carrot, 2 finely chopped green chillies, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander, and a few chopped curry leaves to the batter.

Step 4: Add Cumin and Rest Batter

Add 1 tsp of cumin to the batter. Mix all ingredients well. The batter should have a watery consistency. Let it rest for 20 minutes.

Step 5: Roast Peanuts and Spices for Chutney

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan. Add 1/4 cup of peanuts and roast them on a low flame until they turn golden and crunchy.

Step 6: Add Garlic, Chillies, and Dal

Add 2 cloves of garlic, 3 dried red chillies, and 1/4 cup of roasted gram dal to the pan. Continue to roast on a low flame until all ingredients are golden and crunchy.

Step 7: Cool and Blend Chutney Ingredients

Remove the roasted mixture from heat and let it cool completely. Transfer the cooled ingredients to a mixer jar. Add a small piece of tamarind, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until a smooth paste is formed.

Step 8: Prepare Chutney Tempering

For tempering, heat 1 tsp of oil in a small pan. Add 1/4 tsp of mustard, 1/4 tsp of urad dal, a few curry leaves, and 1 dried red chilli. Let them splutter.

Step 9: Combine Tempering with Chutney

Pour the spluttered tempering over the prepared peanut chutney and mix well.

Step 10: Stir Dosa Batter Before Cooking

After the 20-minute resting period, stir the dosa batter well as the flour tends to settle at the bottom. Ensure the batter maintains its watery consistency.

Step 11: Cook the Dosa

Heat a non-stick pan until hot. Pour the dosa batter from the edges towards the center to create a net-like pattern. Drizzle 1 tsp of oil evenly over the dosa. Roast on medium flame until the dosa turns golden brown and crisp.

Step 12: Serve Dosa

Gently scrape the sides of the dosa and fold it. Serve the crispy rice flour dosa hot with the spicy peanut chutney.

• Ensure the dosa batter is watery for a crispy, net-like texture.

• Roast peanuts and spices on low flame to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.

• Stir the dosa batter well before pouring each dosa, as the flour tends to settle at the bottom.

• Use a hot pan for best results when making dosa.

• Add finely chopped ginger or green chilies to the dosa batter for extra flavor.

• Experiment with other vegetables like finely chopped cabbage or bell peppers in the dosa batter.

• For a richer chutney, add a small piece of jaggery while blending the peanut chutney ingredients.