Plain dosa
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Banana leaf wanted
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Rolled these out, sort-of. Woul dhave been much better if I could have found a banana leaf.
The Dosa is a South Indian crêpe made from rice and black lentils. Dosa is a typical South Indian food, eaten for breakfast or dinner, and is rich in carbohydrates and protein.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked plain rice
- 1 cup parboiled rice
- ¼ cup urad dal
- ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
- 10 to 12 teaspoons ghee or oil for frying
- Water for mixing
Method
- Wash the dal, cooked and raw rice in cold running water.
- Add plenty of water and the fenugreek seeds
- Leave to soak overnight
- In the morning, wash rinse a few times and drain well
- Grind the rice and dal with just enough water to make a smooth paste
- Add the bicarbonate of soda, salt and yogurt and mix well
- Leave in a warm place for 12 hours
- Give the batter a final mix and adjust the consistency by adding a little water if necessary
- The batter should coat a dipped spoon well
- Heat a frying pan, tava or griddle and add a teaspoons of ghee when hot
- Pour a spoonful of batter in the centre, spread with the back of the spoon to a thin round
- Remove when crisp
Serving suggestions
Serve hot with chutney and dips
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