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Plain Dosa
Plain Dosa is a traditional South Indian dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter. It is thin, crispy, and typically served with chutney or sambar.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 2
March 26, 2026
Instructions
Instructions
- Soak the rice and urad dal in water for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Drain the soaked rice and dal, and blend them together with water to form a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl, cover it, and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours.
- Once fermented, add salt to the batter and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick tava or skillet on medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot tava and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
- Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip and cook the other side for a minute. Remove from the tava.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Tips
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
- Adjust the consistency of the batter with water if needed.
- Fermentation time may vary based on the climate.