dosa recipe

To prepare crisp dosas you need:

·        3 cups parboiled rice (washed and soaked overnight)

·        1 cup urad dal (washed and soaked overnight)

·        1/2 tsp. soda bicarbonate

·        Salt to taste 

Method of preparation:

·        Having soaked both rice and dal separately, wash well with plenty of water.

·        Grind dal to a very fine paste.

·        Grind rice till fine grains are left (like very fine semolina).

·        Mix both rice and dal together after grinding.

·        Add soda bi-carb and salt and beat well.

·        Add a little water if necessary.

·        The batter should be fairly thick.

·        Cover and keep aside for 7-8 hours, undisturbed. (preferably in a warm place)

·        Beat the curds well.

·        Add to the batter, add more water if required.

·        The consistency of the batter should be thick enough to thickly coat on a spoon when dipped.

·        Heat the iron griddle or non-stick tawa well.

·        Pour a spoonful of batter in the centre, spread with the back of the spoon to a thin round.

·        Pour a tsp. of ghee or oil over it.

·        Remove with spatula when crisp.

Courtesy happy india