Dosa - Plain

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Contributed by Mrs. Lolita Fernandes

Ingredients

Quantity Measure Ingredients Description:
1 Teacup Rice, Boiled (ukda chawal) Ukda chawal. Soak in water
1 Teacup Rice, Raw Surai rice Soak in water
1/4 Teacup Dhal, Urid (white) Soak in water
1/2 Teaspoon Methi - (Fenugreek) Soak in water
1/2 Teaspoon Soda bi-carbonate Add to the batter
1/2 Teacup Curds Beat well
10-12 Teaspoon Ghee or oil

Method

Wash the two types of rice and dal tand soak ogether.in  plenty of water and methi seeds.   
Allow to soak for 7-8 hours or overnight.     Rewash the rice by draining the water 2-3 times.

Grind to a paste. Rava -like grains should be felt in the batter. Add soda bi-carb and salt and mix well.
Keep aside in a warm place for 8-10 hours.
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.

Serve hot with chutney and / or sambar.

 

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