Dosa
A crispy, golden crepe made from fermented rice and lentils, studded with black pepper and seeds. Perfect for breakfast or dinner with chutney and sambar.
- Total time
- 540 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 5g

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Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- ½ cup urad dal (split black lentils)
- ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- 1
Soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in water for 4-6 hours.
- 2
Drain and grind with fresh water into a smooth, thick batter.
- 3
Ferment the batter in a warm place for 8-12 hours until bubbly.
- 4
Stir in salt and black pepper; adjust consistency with water.
- 5
Heat a non-stick pan and spread a ladleful of batter into a thin circle.
- 6
Drizzle oil around edges and cook until golden and crisp.
- 7
Flip and cook briefly, then fold and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- non-stick skillet
- blender or wet grinder
- mixing bowl
- ladle
- spatula
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