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Homemade Dosai

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About

Dosai is a South Indian dish made with a fermented batter of rice and lentils. It is usually served with chutney, sambar, or other accompaniments. Dosai is a thin, crispy crepe-like pancake that is usually served for breakfast, light meal or as a snack. It is a popular street food in India and is also served in many restaurants.

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

1 cup

urad dal

1/2 cup

fenugreek seeds

1/4 teaspoon

salt

1 teaspoon

baking soda

1/4 teaspoon

water

1/4 cup

Oil for cooking

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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, salt, and baking soda to the ground rice and urad dal and mix well.

Step 4:

Add the water and mix until the batter is of a thick, creamy consistency.

Step 5:

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a few drops of oil.

Step 6:

Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it out in a circular motion.

Step 7:

Cook for a few minutes until the dosai is golden brown on both sides.

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! 12528 users have chowed down on Homemade Dosai a whopping 38082 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

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

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Homemade Dosai, our users are head over heels in november, but the interest cools down in may.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Homemade Dosai is the food of choice for 31-34 male, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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