Egg Dosa: Make South Indian Staple Rich In Protein

By Krati Purwar

May 23, 2025

Adding eggs to a dosa spread on a tawa is a recipe for making this South Indian staple healthier. With the addition of eggs, it becomes protein-rich, which is essential for many people following a diet to stay fit. Try this recipe.

Ingredients

3 cups idli dosa batter 2-3 eggs 1 chopped onion 1 grated carrot 2 tbsp coriander leaves Salt to taste ½ tsp pepper 1 chopped green chilli 1 tbsp oil

Step 1

Heat a griddle until water droplets start dancing on it.

Step 2

Spread dosa batter on it in a thin layer.

Step 3

Beat eggs with salt, vegetables, and pepper.

Step 4

When the base has begun cooking, pour a little amount of egg mix.

Step 5

Spread the egg mixture. When it starts hardening, slowly remove the dosa from the surface and flip it.

Step 6

Let the egg and vegetables cook a little before serving them with chutney.