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Dosai

dosai

About

Dosai is a type of South Indian savory crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. It is usually served with chutney, sambar, or other accompaniments. Dosai is a popular breakfast dish in South India, but can also be eaten as a snack or light meal. It is usually served hot and can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

4.5
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Fats

28.3
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Carbs

5.9
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Fibre

1.6

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Recipe

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Ingredients

white rice

2 cups

urad dal

1 cup

fenugreek seeds

1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

oil

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

Soak the rice and urad dal in separate bowls for at least 4 hours.

Step 2:

Drain the water from the rice and urad dal and grind them separately in a blender or food processor.

Step 3:

Add the fenugreek seeds to the urad dal and grind it together.

Step 4:

Mix the two mixtures together and add salt to taste.

Step 5:

Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan.

Step 6:

Spread the batter evenly and drizzle some oil around the edges.

Step 7:

Cook the dosai on both sides until it is golden brown.

Step 8:

Serve hot with chutney or sambar. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 13377 users have chowed down on Dosai a whopping 43399 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi are the top 5 cities gobbling up Dosai like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Dosai, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Dosai is the food of choice for greater-than35 male, with people of 30-35 BMI also on board.

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