DOSA RECIPE/ PLAIN DOSA RECIPE/ HOW TO MAKE DOSA

Dosa recipe/plain dosa recipe/ how to make dosa batter:

             DOSA OR DOSAI is a famous south Indian delicacy that is also hugely popular in rest of the country. DOSA is a thin and crispy crepe made from rice and urad dal and served with coconut or peanut chutney and sambar.

                A properly made crisp and savory dosa is wonderfully delicious and simple to make at home. This south Indian delicacy is not only delicious but it is also very healthy. Urad dal contains protein and calcium so use of dal makes the recipe healthy.

               However, it is a popular breakfast recipe, but it can be eaten at any time of the day. It is also a perfect brunch option. There are many types of dosa, e.g. Mysore dosa, masala dosa, set dosa, ragi dosa, wheat flour dosa, rava dosa, paper dosa etc. Here, I have shared the recipe of making a simple plain dosa, which has made with rice, urad dal as main ingredients.

               For proper crispy and thin dosa, well- prepared dosa batter is a key to its taste and texture and its preparation is very easy. First, soak rice and urad dal (I have taken 2 tbsp of chana dal and 1 tsp of fenugreek or methi seeds with rice and urad dal, which is optional) and grind them to a smooth batter. Allow the rice and dal mixture to ferment for 7 to 8 hour or for overnight.

             However, once the batter is ready, it can be refrigerated and kept for several days, even a week. This dosa batter also can be used for making of other versions of dosa and other south Indian food like uttapam and paniyaram.

Ingredients for making dosa:

1. Urad dal – 1 cup

2. Rice – 2 ½ cup

3. Chana dal – 2 tbsp

4. Fenugreek seeds or methi seeds – 1 tsp

5. Salt

6. Oil

Preparations for making dosa:

1. Wash rice, urad dal, chana dal and fenugreek methi seeds and soak them in fresh water for 5 to 6 hours.

2. After 5 hours drain the water and grind all ingredients by using a blending jar.

3. Transfer the mixture into a big pot.

4. Mix well all the ingredients and cover it. Keep it in a warm place to ferment for 7 to 8 hours or over night.
  
                 

5. After 7 or 8 hours or next day morning,you would see it has become light and soft. gently stir the batter.

6. Add salt and water as required. Make the batter of a pouring consistency.

How to make dosa:

1. Grease a dosa pan or tawa with few drops of oil.

2. Heat the oil until it hot enough.

3. Pour a ladle full of dosa batter on center of the tawa and spread it evenly in a circular shape to get a dosa.

4. Drizzle oil around the edges of the dosa.

5. Let it cook on medium flame until it become golden.

6. Flip the dosa and let the other side cook.

7. Flip back and fold the dosa.

8. Transfer to a plate and serve hot with chutney and sambar.

9. Make all dosa one by one in same process.