Dosa Recipe
Indian Dosa Recipes

Dosa Ingredients:

60 g/2 oz/1/3 cup
155 g/5 oz/1 cup
2
2 tbsp
2.5 cm/1 inch piece
1
1/2 tsp
3 tbsp

urad dhal (mung beans, split not husked)
long-gain rice
spring onions, finely chopped
chopped fresh coriander
fresh root ginger, grated
fresh green chili, seeded and chopped
salt
vegetable oil
coriander leaves, to garnish

Method:

1. Wash dhal and rice thoroughly and put into separate bowls. Add 500 ml/16 fl oz/2 cups water to each and leave to soak for 3 hours, then drain well.

2. Put dhal in a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add 90 ml/3 fl oz/1/3 cup water and process until smooth. Puree rice with 90 ml/3 fl oz/1/3 cup water in same way. Mix puree together in a large bowl, cover with a damp cloth and set aside at room temperature for about 12 hours.

3. Stir in onions, coriander, ginger, chili, salt and about 9 tsp water to make a batter. Heat a 15 cm/6 in frying pan, brush with a little oil, then spoon in 2-3 tbsp batter and spread into a 10 cm/4 inch circle. Cook over a high heat for about 3 minutes, turning over with a fish slice after half the time, until browned. Cover with a dry cloth while cooking remainder. Serve warm, garnished with coriander leaves.

Makes 12