Rolling Gunpowder Dosa at Santa Fe's Only South Indian Restaurant — Cooking in America

gunpowder spice mix

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: chili powder

A homemade blend can control spice levels and ingredients.

urad dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and easier to digest.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach adds a similar color and nutrition.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: sesame seeds

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Sesame seeds provide a nutty flavor.

Prepare dosa batter using rice flour and urad dal, letting it sit outside for 8-12 hours for slight fermentation.

Heat a griddle and pour the batter starting from the middle, spreading it outwards without pressing hard.

Cook until the edges are crispy and golden, then add ghee around the edges.

Sprinkle gunpowder spice mix on top and serve with coconut chutney and sambal.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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