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# Methi Dosa Recipe

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## Idli and dosa batter preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large bowl soak 3 cup idli rice and 3 tbsp methi.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    soak for 5 hours with enough water.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    drain off the water and transfer to the blender or grinder.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    blend to smooth batter adding water as required.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    prepare slightly watery consistency batter as methi absorbs water and thickens batter.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    ferment the batter for 8 hours or till it doubles.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix the batter gently without disturbing air pockets.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 2 tsp salt and mix gently. idli and dosa batter is ready.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/methi-dosa-recipe-vendhaya-dosa-menthya-dosa-methi-dosa-recipe-10.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Methi idli or vendhaya idli preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, grease the idli plate with oil.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/methi-dosa-recipe-vendhaya-dosa-menthya-dosa-methi-dosa-recipe-11.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    pour a ladleful of batter in each idli plate.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    place the idli plate in steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **methi idli** with kurma or chutney.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/methi-dosa-recipe-vendhaya-dosa-menthya-dosa-methi-dosa-recipe-14.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Methi dosa or vendhaya dosa preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, pour a ladleful of batter on hot tawa and spread gently forming slightly thick dosa.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/methi-dosa-recipe-vendhaya-dosa-menthya-dosa-methi-dosa-recipe-15.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    sprinkle oil over dosa.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and cook for a minute or until the dosa is cooked completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/methi-dosa-recipe-vendhaya-dosa-menthya-dosa-methi-dosa-recipe-17.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **methi dosa** with kurma or chutney.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/methi-dosa-recipe-vendhaya-dosa-menthya-dosa-methi-dosa-recipe-2-1920x1279.jpeg" alt="vendhaya dosa" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, adding methi helps to ferment the batter.

* also, adjust the consistency of batter as the batter thickens due to methi.

* additionally, fermentation best ferments in summer.

* finally, **methi dosa recipe** tastes great when served with spicy chutney, kurma or sambar.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/methi-dosa-recipe-vendhaya-dosa/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/methi-dosa-recipe-vendhaya-dosa/)
</Note>