Dosa

Making Time :


Soaking Time: 7-8 hours
Grinding: 30 minutes
Fermenting: 7-8 hours
Steaming: 7-8 minutes per round.
Makes: 25 Dosas


Ingredients (Serves 5-6) :


3 cups parboiled rice (washed and soaked overnight)
1 cup urad dal (washed and soaked overnight)
1/2 tsp. soda bicarbonate
salt to taste

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

2. Grind dal to a very fine paste.

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

4. Mix both rice and dal together after grinding.

5. Add soda bicarb and salt and beat well.

6. Add a little water if necessary.

7. The batter should be fairly thick.

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

9. Beat the curds well.

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

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

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

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

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

15.Remove with spatula when crisp.