Dosa with mint chutney

Dosa is a fermented rice and lentil crepe served with mint chutney, made using fresh mint leaves and spices.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Rice (preferably parboiled)300Grams
Urad Dal (split black gram)100Grams
Fenugreek Seeds (optional, for fermentation)1Tsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Water (for batter consistency)500Milliliters
Oil (for cooking dosa)5Tbsp
Mint Leaves (fresh, for chutney)1Bunch
Coconut (grated, fresh or frozen)100Grams
Green Chili (adjust to taste)2Count
Ginger (fresh, peeled)1Inch
Cumin Seeds (for chutney)1Tsp
Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)2Tbsp
Salt (for chutney, adjust to taste)0.5Tsp
Water (for chutney consistency)100Milliliters

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice and urad dal separately. Soak rice with fenugreek seeds and urad dal in water for 4 hours.
  2. Drain and grind urad dal with some water to a smooth batter. Repeat with rice. Combine both batters, add salt, and let ferment overnight.
  3. For chutney, blend mint leaves, grated coconut, green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, lemon juice, salt, and water to a smooth paste.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan, pour a ladle of batter, and spread into a thin circle. Drizzle oil around edges and cook until golden brown.
  5. Serve hot dosa with mint chutney on the side.

Prep

  • Soak rice and urad dal for 4 hours.
  • Ferment dosa batter overnight.

Kitchen equipment

BlenderNon-stick Pan