Instant Dosa Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	10 min
Soaking Time	10 min
Total time	30 min
Serves	8 dosa

Nutrition

Per dosa.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	148 kcal
Carbohydrates	19 g
Protein	6 g
Fat	5 g
Saturated fat	1 g
Sodium	188 mg
Potassium	39 mg
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	1 g
Calcium	42 mg
Iron	1 mg

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About

There is always a significant demand for the traditional rice and urad dal-based dosa recipes across India. However, it does require considerable planning; for example, if you forget to soak, grind, and ferment the batter overnight. Well, not to worry! The humble Instant Dosa made with semolina (rava/sooji) steps in like a true saviour. Unlike the traditional dosa, which requires the batter to ferment overnight, this version comes together in just 15 minutes, without compromising on crispness or flavour. A Boon for Working Couples & Busy Mornings: For busy mornings or a long, exhaustive day, this dosa is a lifesaver, especially for working couples. The lifestyle of working couples has undergone significant changes over the years. We all crave healthy and traditional meals, but often lack the time and capacity to plan them. This instant dosa is the answer to all your problems. No wet grinder, no waiting. Just mix, pour, and crisp it up on a hot pan. It turns your breakfast (or dinner!) into a restaurant-style meal — without needing half a day’s preparation.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup rava (coarse)
• 2 tbsp wheat flour
• ¾ cup curd
• 1 cup water
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• oil (for roasting)

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Instructions

1. Firstly, in a mixer jar take 1 cup rava, 2 tbsp wheat flour, ¾ cup curd and 1 cup water.
2. Grind to a smooth batter.
3. Transfer the batter to a large bowl, add ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp baking soda.
4. Mix well, ensuring everything is thoroughly combined and adjusting the consistency as needed.
5. Pour the dosa over the hot tawa and spread gently.
6. Pour a tsp of oil and roast on a low to medium flame until it turns golden brown.
7. Scrape the dosa from the sides and fold in half.
8. Finally, Instant Dosa Recipe with sooji is ready to enjoy with chutney.

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Step-by-step

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Tips

The recipe is relatively straightforward, yet some pro tips for making perfect Instant Rava Dosa — thin, crispy, golden, like a traditional dosa,

1. Use the Right Batter Consistency – The dosa batter should have a medium consistency, allowing it to be easily spread on the pan. Additionally, once the batter is prepared, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before proceeding to prepare the dosa. This helps to settle all ingredients.
2. Add Yoghurt for Flavour – Adding yoghurt with sourness helps to react with baking soda and hasten the fermentation process. In addition, the sour taste of curd helps to balance the taste and flavour of dosa like a traditional dosa.
3. The Perfect Dosa Pan is Key – The key step in dosa preparation is using a dosa pan. Ideally, cast iron or non-stick pans are best suited for all kinds of dosa variants. Furthermore, avoid using a freshly washed pan, as the batter may not adhere to the dosa pan. Also, use a medium flame so that the dosa gets cooked evenly.
4. Golden Brown Colour Tips – Adding cooking oil or a tablespoon of ghee on top of cooking dosa should yield a golden crisp dosa. Also, once the oil is added, let it simmer for about a minute on a medium flame and do not rush to flip and cook the dosa. Constantly stir the batter before serving each dosa, as the rava tends to settle at the bottom.
5. Perfect Side Dishes – Like any other dosa recipe, it tastes great when served with a wide variety of chutney and sambar recipes. In addition, you can serve these with different podis to add a bit of spice.

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Notes

• Firstly, make sure to blend rava into a fine powder, which helps to achieve a crispy dosa.
• Also, if you do not have access to wheat flour, you can replace it with maida.
• Additionally, you can stuff with aloo bhaji to prepare instant masala dosa.
• Finally, Instant Dosa Recipe with sooji tastes great when served immediately.