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30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by AREETRIKA VISION on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Combine Grains

    In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of rice, 1 cup of urad dal, 1/2 cup of black-eyed peas, 1/2 cup of kidney beans, and 1/2 cup of green moong dal.

  2. Wash and Soak

    Wash the mixed grains thoroughly. Add 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to the washed grains. Pour enough water to cover the grains and soak for .

  3. Grind Batter

    After , drain the soaked grains. Transfer them to a mixer grinder and grind into a smooth batter, adding water gradually to achieve a thick, pourable consistency suitable for dosa.

  4. Ferment Batter

    Transfer the ground batter to a large pot. Cover it and leave it to ferment overnight (approximately ) in a warm place.

  5. Prepare Batter for Dosa

    The next morning, the batter should be well-fermented and slightly risen. Take out the desired amount of fermented batter into a separate bowl. Add salt to taste and a little water to adjust the consistency to be slightly thinner, which helps in making crispy dosas.

  6. Season Cast Iron Tawa

    Heat a cast iron tawa (griddle) over medium-high heat. Drizzle a small amount of cooking oil onto the tawa and spread it evenly with a scrubber or cloth. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the oiled surface.

  7. Clean Tawa

    Using a tissue paper, wipe off the excess salt and oil from the tawa. This process helps in seasoning the tawa and prevents the dosa from sticking.

  8. Cook Dosa - First Side

    Sprinkle a few drops of water on the hot tawa (it should sizzle and evaporate quickly). Pour one ladleful of the prepared dosa batter onto the center of the tawa and quickly spread it outwards in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.

  9. Add Oil and Cook

    Drizzle a little cooking oil around the edges of the dosa. Cook for until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy, and the edges start to lift from the tawa.

  10. Serve Dosa

    Gently lift the dosa from the tawa using a spatula. Fold it and transfer it to a plate. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Plan Ahead

Complete this step earlier to save time later.

  • Grind Batter5 hours

    After 5-6 hours, drain the soaked grains. Transfer them to a mixer grinder and grind into a smooth batter, adding water gradually to achieve a thick, pourable consistency suitable for dosa.

    View Step 3
  • Ferment Batter8 hours or overnight

    Transfer the ground batter to a large pot. Cover it and leave it to ferment overnight (approximately 8-12 hours) in a warm place.

    View Step 4
  • Prepare Batter for Dosa

    The next morning, the batter should be well-fermented and slightly risen. Take out the desired amount of fermented batter into a separate bowl. Add salt to taste and a little water to adjust the consistency to be slightly thinner, which helps in making crispy dosas.

    View Step 5

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Flavour tipProperly Seasoning a Cast Iron

    Properly seasoning a cast iron tawa is crucial for preventing the dosa from sticking and achieving crispiness.

  • Cooking tipAdjust the Batter Consistency to

    Adjust the batter consistency to be slightly thinner for crispier dosas.

  • PreparationOvernight Fermentation Is Key for

    Overnight fermentation is key for a light and fluffy dosa texture.

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