Thavalai Dosai Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak rice and lentils separately for a few hours, then grind them into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Add salt and allow the batter to ferment overnight.
• STEP 3.Heat a tawa (griddle) and place a thavalai (cloth) on it.
• STEP 4.Pour a ladleful of batter on the cloth and spread it in a circular motion.
• STEP 5.Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until golden brown.
• STEP 6.Flip the dosai and cook the other side as well.
• STEP 7.Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is well fermented for a soft and fluffy dosai.
• Use a non-stick tawa for easy flipping and cooking.
• You can add finely chopped onions, green chilies, or coriander leaves to the batter for extra flavor.
• To make the dosai extra crispy, sprinkle some water on the tawa before pouring the batter.

Storage and Serving

• Thavalai Dosai is best served hot and fresh.
• Leftover dosai can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the dosai on a tawa or in a microwave before serving.