Crispy Wheat Dosa (Atta Dosa) – South Indian
Summary
- This is a quick and easy recipe for an instant crispy wheat dosa, also known as atta dosa. Made without any grinding or fermentation, this dosa is prepared with a thin, watery batter of wheat flour and rice flour, along with various vegetables. It is served with a spicy and flavorful tomato garlic chutney.
All Ingredients - For Tomato Garlic Chutney
- Red Chilli 5, soaked
- Garlic 10 cloves
- Tomato 2, cubed
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Oil for tempering
- Mustard Seeds for tempering
- Curry Leaves for tempering
All Ingredients - For Atta Dosa
- Wheat Flour (Atta) 1/2 cup
- Rice Flour 1 cup
- Salt 1 tsp
- Cumin 1 tsp
- Water 4 cups
- Onion 1, chopped
- Carrot 1, grated
- Chilli 1, chopped
- Coriander 2 tbsp, chopped
- Curry Leaves few, chopped
- Oil 1 tsp per dosa
Tools You'll Need
- Tawa
- Blender
- Bowl
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Ladle
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chutney Paste
In a blender jar, add 5 soaked red chillies, 10 cloves of garlic, 2 cubed tomatoes, and half a teaspoon of salt.
Step 2: Blend and Temper the Chutney
Blend the ingredients into a smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl. Prepare a by heating oil and spluttering mustard seeds and curry leaves. Pour the hot over the chutney and mix well.
Step 3: Prepare the Dosa Batter Base
In a large mixing bowl, take half a cup of wheat flour, 1 cup of rice flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cumin.
Step 4: Mix and Rest the Batter
Gradually add 3 cups of water and well, ensuring there are no lumps. The batter should be watery. Cover the bowl and for .
Step 5: Add Vegetables to the Batter
After , the batter will have soaked well and thickened slightly. To this, add 1 chopped onion, 1 grated carrot, 1 chopped chilli, 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander, and a few chopped curry leaves.
Step 6: Adjust Batter Consistency
Add 1 more cup of water to the batter and mix well. The final consistency should be very thin and watery.
Step 7: Cook the Dosa
Heat a non-stick tawa. Mix the batter well from the bottom before each use. Pour a ladleful of batter from a height onto the hot tawa, allowing it to spread and form a net-like pattern. Do not spread it with the ladle.
Step 8: Roast Until Crispy
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil around the edges of the dosa. Cook on a low flame until it turns crisp and golden brown on the bottom.
Step 9: Fold and Serve
Once the dosa is very crispy, fold it in half. Serve the crispy wheat dosa immediately with the prepared tomato garlic chutney and another chutney of your choice.
Pro Tips
• Ensure the batter is very watery and has a flowing consistency to achieve a crispy, net-like texture.
• Cook the dosa on a low to medium flame to ensure it cooks through and becomes crisp without burning.
• Mix the batter well from the bottom before making each dosa, as the flour and ingredients tend to settle.
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