Thattu dosa Recipe
Thattu Dosa is a popular street food from the southern state of Kerala, India. This dish is made by using a fermented batter of rice and black lentils that is poured onto a hot griddle and cooked until crispy and golden brown. The dosa is then topped with a variety of savory fillings such as potatoes, onions, and spices.
Ingredients
For the Dosa Batter:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 cup urad dal
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds / methi seeds
- Salt
For the Filling:
- 2 cups Potatoes
- 1 cup coconut
- 1/4 cup Onions
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves / cilantro
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 1 tsp mustard seeds / rai
- 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- 1 tsp split black gram
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt
Instructions
Pre-Cooking Prep Steps:
- Soak the rice and urad dal separately in water for at least 6 hours.
- Drain the water and grind the rice and urad dal separately to a fine paste.
- Mix both the pastes together, add salt, and let it ferment overnight.
Cooking Steps:
- Heat a griddle or tawa and grease it with oil.
- Take a ladleful of batter and pour it on the griddle.
- Spread it evenly and add the filling of your choice on one half of the dosa.
- Once the edges start to turn golden brown, fold the dosa over the filling.
- Cook until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Notes & Tips
Notes & Comments
- The fermentation time may vary depending on the temperature and humidity of your kitchen.
- You can also add some chopped onions and cilantro to the filling for extra flavor.
- It can also be served with a variety of chutneys and sambar to enhance the taste.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Thattu dosa Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
487
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
29
mg
1
%
Potassium
692
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
76
g
25
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
346
IU
7
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
2
mg
10
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.5
mg
25
%
Vitamin C
24
mg
29
%
Vitamin E
0.4
mg
3
%
Vitamin K
6
µg
6
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
Magnesium
67
mg
17
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.