Name: Plain Dosai (South Indian Crepes) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 6 h 7 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 cup urad dal; 1 cup parboiled rice; 1 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

How To Make Plain Dosai (South Indian Crepes)

Plain Dosai are Indian, crepe-like savory treats made from a hearty blend of grains. Whip up a delicious serving in just a few minutes!

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 2 minutes

Soak and Ferment Time: 14 hours

Total: 14 hours 7 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2cupsbasmati rice,raw
1cupurad dal
1cupparboiled rice
1tspfenugreek seeds
1cupwater,or as needed
1tbspsalt
2tbspvegetable oil,or as needed

Instructions

Combine the basmati rice, urad dal, parboiled rice, and fenugreek seeds in a bowl.
Cover with water, then soak for 2 to 3 hours.
Drain the rice mixture, then transfer to a blender. Add water, ¼ cup at a time, and blend until smooth paste forms. Add salt.
Transfer the batter to a covered container, then set aside to ferment for at least 12 hours.
Thin the batter, if necessary, by stirring in 1 tablespoon water at a time.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Ladle ¼ cup of batter into the skillet, spreading it quickly into a circular shape.
Fry for for 1 to 2 minutes until edges start to look dry and curl from the pan. Flip the dosa, then cook for about 30 seconds, until underside is just golden and still soft.
Serve and enjoy!