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Set Dosa

Cultural Context

Set Dosa hails from the southern states of India, particularly Karnataka. Traditionally served as a breakfast dish, it is known for its soft, fluffy texture and is often accompanied by coconut chutney and sambar. This dish reflects the region's culinary emphasis on fermented foods, which are believed to aid digestion. In modern times, Set Dosa has gained popularity beyond India, often featured in Indian restaurants worldwide, celebrated for its unique flavor and health benefits from fermentation.

IndianINmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup raw rice
1/4 cup urad dal
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
water
1/4 cup flattened rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
ghee or oil

urad dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and more digestible.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Almond flour adds flavor without the fat.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: buttermilk

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Buttermilk adds tanginess with fewer calories.

fenugreek seeds

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: mustard seeds

Spinach adds nutrients without altering flavor much.

1

Add 1 cup of raw rice to a bowl.

2

Add 1/4 cup of urad dal and 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to the bowl.

3

Pour water into the bowl and wash the mixture well about 2 to 3 times.

4

Pour more water and let the mixture soak for 3 hours.

5

Take another bowl and add 1/4 cup of flattened rice.

6

Pour water on the flattened rice and rinse it nicely.

7

Pour more water and let the flattened rice soak for about half an hour.

8

After 3 hours, add the soaked mixture of raw rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds to a mixer jar.

9

Add the soaked flattened rice along with some water to the mixer jar.

10

Grind the soaked ingredients into a smooth batter.

11

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of salt, mixing well.

12

Let the batter ferment overnight for about 8 hours.

13

After 8 hours, the batter should be frothy; give it a nice mix.

14

Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and mix it into the batter.

15

Heat a dosa pan and pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto it, spreading it evenly.

16

Ensure the dosa is thick for a soft and spongy texture.

17

Pour a little ghee or oil around the dosa.

18

Cover the pan and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds.

19

Flip the dosa to the other side and lower the flame after 20 seconds.

20

Take the dosa out of the pan slowly.

Cooking Techniques

soakingblendingfermentingcooking

Equipment Needed

mixer jardosa panbowlladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Set DosaSoft Dosa

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