Egg Dosa Recipe: Steps To Give Your South Indian Staple A Protein Boost

By Garima Johar

August 11, 2026

Egg dosa, or muttai dosa, adds a protein boost to the regular masala dosa, thereby making your South Indian meal much more nutritious. In 6 steps, you can replicate the recipe and make egg dosa at home.

Ingredients

2 cups raw rice ½ cup urad dal 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds Salt to taste 1 dosa batter ladle 1 egg 1 small onion 1 green chilli 1 tablespoon coriander leaves ½ teaspoon black pepper powder 1 tablespoon ghee

Step 1

Soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds for at least 4 hours. Drain and grind till smooth.

Step 2

Add salt and let the batter ferment overnight.

Step 3

Heat a tawa, pour a ladleful of dosa batter and spread it thinly in a circular motion.

Step 4

Cook the dosa till golden brown. Crack an egg over it and spread the dosa.

Step 5

Sprinkle chopped onions, green chillies, coriander and black pepper.

Step 6

Cook for another minute till the egg is cooked. Fold the dosa and serve.