Kara Dosai Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak rice and lentils separately for a few hours, then grind them into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Ferment the batter overnight or for at least 8 hours.
• STEP 3.Add salt and mix well. Heat a dosa tawa (griddle) and pour a ladleful of batter onto it.
• STEP 4.Spread the batter in a circular motion to form a thin dosai. Drizzle oil around the edges.
• STEP 5.Sprinkle the chutney powder on top and cook until the dosai turns golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 6.Flip the dosai and cook for a minute on the other side. Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is fermented well to get soft and fluffy dosais.
• Adjust the spiciness of the chutney powder according to your preference.
• Serve the dosai immediately after cooking to enjoy its crispiness.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the dosais on a tawa or in a microwave before serving.
• Serve Kara Dosai as a breakfast or brunch dish with coconut chutney and sambar.