Follow these steps for perfect results
Dill leaves
finely chopped
Dosa rice
soaked for 3 hours
Poha (Flattened rice)
soaked for 1 hour
Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
soaked for 1 hour
Jaggery
powdered
Salt
Sunflower Oil
Ghee
Water
Soak dosa rice in water for 3 hours.
Soak methi seeds and poha in a little water for about 1 hour.
Take a little water in a pan, add jaggery, and mix until the jaggery melts. Cool this and keep aside.
In a mixer jar, grind together rice, methi seeds, poha, and finely chopped dill leaves into a fine batter.
Add the cooled liquid jaggery and salt to the batter and mix until well combined. Add little water to achieve the desired batter consistency.
Mix ghee and oil in a bowl for cooking the dosa.
Heat a dosa tawa and sprinkle some water on the hot tawa to check its readiness.
Spread dosa batter on the hot tawa, close, and cook on medium flame.
When the dosa is half done, apply the oil ghee mixture and cook for another minute or until you see a nice golden color.
Serve hot with a spoonful of ghee.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Batter can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.
Serve hot on a plate, drizzled with ghee.
Serve hot with ghee or butter.
Serve with coconut chutney or sambar.
Spiced tea complements the sweetness of the dosa.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Dosa is a staple breakfast dish in South India. This variation highlights local ingredients.
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