How to make Dosa...from batter to folding styles

Dosa is the South Indian (rice batter) pancake dish which has become extremely popular all over the world. Believe it or not I learnt the recipe from my Ma over 30 years ago. She taught me everything …how to make dosa from batter to folding. Even as a teenager I was good at it! I really enjoyed the different dosa folding styles.

The trick to making the perfect Dosa lies in the batter. So, soaking, grinding, fermenting and adjusting the consistency are really important.

I have explained every step clearly. This is a tried and tested recipe like my other recipes. So, follow the steps carefully and you will be able to make the perfect dosa in your kitchen.

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Dosa                                       For  5 to 7 heads approx

Ingredients

Boiled Rice or Idli/Dosa Rice – 3 cups

Urad dal / split black lentils – 1 cup

Chana Dal / Bengal gram – 3 tblsp

Methi dana / Fenugreek seeds – 1 tblsp

Salt – to taste

Water – as required

Method

1.    Wash the rice and dal very well till the water runs clear.

2.    Soak them separately, in adequate amount of water for 6 hours at least. Best to soak them overnight. Add the methi dana to the rice while soaking.

3.    After soaking, grind them to a thick paste like a pancake batter with only little water as is required.

4.    Put the batter into a large vessel, about twice in volume of the batter. Add a little salt and mix well.

5.    Add a little water if you feel the batter is too thick. Get it to a thick flowing consistency.

6.    Leave it to ferment in a warm place for 6 to 8 hours. It should become double its original volume after fermentation. That is why the large vessel.

7.    Just beat the batter to deflate it and bring it back to its original consistency. Add and adjust the salt to taste.

8.    Pour a ladle full of the batter onto a flat pan or dosa tawa and spread it using the back of the ladle. Drawing circles in one direction only. Keep the grip on the ladle firm but be gentle on the pan.

9.    Drizzle some oil on top. Use a flat head spatula to smooth the top. Let it cook on medium heat till it gets a light colour on it.

10. Use the spatula to release the dosa from the pan. Fold it as you like. Serve it hot accompanied by sambar and coconut chutney.

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