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Paper Dosa

A crispy, golden paper-thin dosa served with spicy sambar and cooling coconut chutney. This South Indian classic is surprisingly simple to make at home with a ready-made batter.

Total time
35 min
Servings
3
Calories
320
Protein
8g
Paper Dosa
ComfortingSouth IndianVeganVegetarianPlant-basedCrispyWeeknightMain

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dosa batter
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup sambar
  • ½ cup coconut chutney
  • 1 medium bell pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stir the 2 cups dosa batter with 0.5 tsp salt and 2 tbsp water until smooth and pourable, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour a ladleful of batter in the center and quickly spread it in a spiral outward to make a thin, large circle, about 12 inches.

  4. 4

    Drizzle 1 tbsp oil around the edges and cook until the top looks dry and the bottom turns golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Flip the dosa and cook the other side for 1 minute until lightly browned, then fold it in half and transfer to a plate.

  6. 6

    Repeat with remaining batter, using 1 tbsp oil per dosa, to make 3 dosas total.

  7. 7

    Serve each dosa with 1/3 cup sambar, 2 tbsp coconut chutney, and a few slices of bell pepper on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Ladle
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

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