How to make Dosa – Dosa is a South Indian recipe. Dosa are different types like soft dosa, crispy, russet style, and home-style South Indian needs different kinds of dosas for every mood and season. First, let us know what is dosa.
Dosa is very thick and crispy and is made of black rice and black lentils. It can be eaten with many things like sambhar, coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and potato stuffed salad.
1. Ingredients
• Rice: 1 cup
• Urad dal 1/4 cup
• Water: As needed
• Salt: To taste
• Oil or ghee: For cooking
2. Equipment
• Bowl: For soaking ingredients
• Blender or food processor: For grinding the batter
• Non-stick pan: For cooking the dosa
• Ladle: For spreading the batter
• Spatula: For flipping the dosa
3. Instructions
• Soak rice and lentils
• Rinse the rice and dal: Add one cup of rice and 1/4 cup of dal in water
• Soak overnight: Soak both rice and dal in separate bowls overnight.
4. Grind the batter
After soaking the dal and rice, mix both in a bowl and then grind it. After blending in a food processor, put it in a large bowl cover it, and keep it in a slightly warm area. Bake for 8-10 hours. In winter you may have to keep it for 15-20 hours.
5. Make Dosa
Heat a cast iron pan. When the pan becomes hot, spread ¼ to ½ teaspoon oil all over the pan with a spoon or with a thick paper towel dipped in oil. For a richer taste, you can cook the dosa with ghee or butter.
Using a ladle, pour a small amount of batter in the center of the pan. Quickly spread it in a circular motion to form a thin, even layer. Place it on medium heat and cook until bubbles appear.
It will automatically rise from the sides and turn golden brown in the center. You can then flip it over with the help of a spatula and cook it a little on the other side. Remove the dosa from the pan and serve on a plate. Serve with sambhar and coconut chutney.
6.Tips for Dosa Bater
• Temperature is the most important factor for proper fermentation
• Make sure urad dal is fresh or not
Making dosa at home can seem like a bit of a process, but with these simple steps, you’ll be able to enjoy this traditional South Indian dish any time you like.
The key is in soaking, grinding, fermenting, and cooking with care. Enjoy your homemade dosas with your favorite accompaniments, and you’ll have a delicious meal that’s sure to impress.