Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 cup

Dill leaves

finely chopped

2 cup

Dosa rice

soaked for 3 hours

0.5 cup

Poha (Flattened rice)

soaked for 1 hour

1 tbsp

Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)

soaked for 1 hour

1 cup

Jaggery

powdered

1 tsp

Salt

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

2 tbsp

Ghee

1 cup

Water

Step 1
~23 min

Soak dosa rice in water for 3 hours.

Step 2
~23 min

Soak methi seeds and poha in a little water for about 1 hour.

Step 3
~23 min

Take a little water in a pan, add jaggery, and mix until the jaggery melts. Cool this and keep aside.

Step 4
~23 min

In a mixer jar, grind together rice, methi seeds, poha, and finely chopped dill leaves into a fine batter.

Step 5
~23 min

Add the cooled liquid jaggery and salt to the batter and mix until well combined. Add little water to achieve the desired batter consistency.

Step 6
~23 min

Mix ghee and oil in a bowl for cooking the dosa.

Step 7
~23 min

Heat a dosa tawa and sprinkle some water on the hot tawa to check its readiness.

Step 8
~23 min

Spread dosa batter on the hot tawa, close, and cook on medium flame.

Step 9
~23 min

When the dosa is half done, apply the oil ghee mixture and cook for another minute or until you see a nice golden color.

Step 10
~23 min

Serve hot with a spoonful of ghee.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of jaggery according to your sweetness preference.

Ensure the tawa is hot before spreading the batter for a crispy dosa.

Adding a pinch of cardamom powder enhances the flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (dill and jaggery)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with ghee or butter.

Serve with coconut chutney or sambar.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coconut Chutney
Sambar
Zucchini Thogayal

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Karnataka

Cultural Significance

Dosa is a staple breakfast dish in South India. This variation highlights local ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Weekend Cooking

Popularity Score

65/100

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