Traditional South Indian Dosa with Sambar and Chutney
A traditional South Indian fermented crepe made from rice and urad dal batter, often enjoyed with sambar or chutney.
Equipment
- Blender
- Large bowl
- Ladle
- Non-stick skillet or dosa tawa
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- ½ cup urad dal split black gram
- ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil or ghee for cooking
Instructions
Soak ingredients:
- Rinse the rice and urad dal separately in water. Soak the rice with fenugreek seeds and urad dal separately in enough water for at least 4 hours.1 cup rice, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1/2 cup urad dal
Grind the batter:
- Drain the soaked rice and urad dal. Using a blender, grind the urad dal with some water until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a large bowl. Grind the rice and fenugreek seeds with water until smooth. Combine with the urad dal batter and mix well.Water
Ferment the batter:
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8 hours or overnight until it doubles in size.
Prepare the dosa:
- Add salt to the fermented batter and mix well. Heat a non-stick skillet or dosa tawa over medium heat. Grease lightly with oil or ghee.Salt to taste
Cook the dosa:
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin crepe. Drizzle some oil or ghee around the edges. Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown. Flip if desired and cook for another minute.Oil
Serve:
- Serve hot with sambar, coconut chutney, or your favorite accompaniments.
Notes
Ensure the batter is at the right consistency; it should be pourable but not too runny.
Fermentation time may vary depending on the room temperature.
Fermentation time may vary depending on the room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 5gSugar: 0.05gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
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