South Indian Dosa Recipe
Enjoy a crisp and golden South Indian dosa made from fermented rice and lentil batter. This naturally gluten-free crepe is a staple in Indian households, perfect for breakfast or light dinner with chutney and sambar. Ideal for healthy digestion and energy.
Description
2 plain dosas ≈ 90–100g.
Perfect South Indian Dosa
Servings: 1 dosa (approx. 100g) | Prep: 12–14 hrs (incl. fermenting) | Cook: 5 mins
Vegan
Gluten-Free
South Indian
Stove Top
g
166 kcal
Calories
3.5g
Protein
30g
Carbs
3.1g
Fats
1.5g
Fiber
1.1mg
Iron
190mg
Sodium
* Nutrition values are based on USDA data per 100g cooked recipe.
🧄 Ingredients
- 200g uncooked white rice (preferably idli or ponni)
- 50g urad dal (split black gram)
- ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water for soaking and blending
- Oil or ghee for greasing the pan
- Optional: cooked rice or poha (2 tbsp) to aid fermentation
🍽️ Instructions
- Rinse and soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately in water for 4–6 hours.
- Grind soaked ingredients into a smooth batter. Mix all together, adding salt and optional cooked rice or poha.
- Ferment overnight (8–12 hours) in a warm place until bubbly and airy.
- Heat a nonstick or cast-iron tawa. Pour a ladle of batter and spread in circular motion into a thin dosa.
- Drizzle oil around edges and cook until golden and crisp. Flip if desired.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
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How Many Dosas in 100g?
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A standard homemade dosa (plain, medium-thin) weighs around 45–50g after cooking.
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So 2 plain dosas ≈ 90–100g.
1. Ingredients List
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200g rice
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50g urad dal
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½ tsp fenugreek seeds
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Salt, oil, water
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Optional: cooked rice or poha
Additional information
| calories | 160-180 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, Nonveg, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 4-6 |
| Fiber | 0-2 |
| Health Goal | Energy boost, Healthy lifestyle |
| Prep Time | Under 10 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Special Category | Festive Special, Kids Special |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild |
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