Set Dosa Recipe | Sponge Dosa Recipe

Set Dosa Recipe

There's something magical about Sundays in our home. The aroma of fermented batter, the sound of dosas sizzling on the tawa, and the touch of banana leaves create a comforting tradition. As kids, my siblings and I would eagerly wait for this breakfast, watching our mother lovingly make set dosas. Even now, this Sunday morning ritual brings our family closer together.

Set Dosa Recipe | Sponge Dosa Recipe

For the Dosa Batter:

• 2 cups parboiled rice

• 1 cup regular rice

• 1 cup urad dal (split black gram)

• 1/2 cup poha (flattened rice)

• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi)

• Salt to taste

• Water, as needed

• Oil or ghee for cooking

  
  

Instructions:

Making the Dosa Batter:

1. Soak Ingredients: Rinse and soak the parboiled rice, regular rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, and poha in water for 4-6 hours.

2. Grind: Drain the soaked ingredients and grind them into a smooth batter, adding water gradually to get the right consistency. The batter should be slightly thick, yet pourable.

3. Ferment: Transfer the batter to a large bowl, add salt, and mix well. Cover and let it ferment overnight or for about 8-12 hours in a warm place.

4. Prepare for Cooking: The batter should have risen and become airy after fermentation. Mix it gently.

   
   

Cooking the Set Dosas:

1. Heat the Tawa: Heat a non-stick tawa or a cast iron griddle. Grease it lightly with oil or ghee.

2. Pour and Shape: Pour a ladleful of batter onto the tawa and spread it lightly to form a small, thick circle. Set dosas are thicker than regular dosas, so avoid spreading too thin.

3. Cook: Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat until the top is cooked and small holes appear. The dosa should be soft and fluffy.

4. Serve: Place the dosa on a fresh banana leaf. The warm, earthy aroma of the banana leaf enhances the taste and adds a special touch of tradition.

You can enjoy these dosas with coconut chutney or a delicious potato (alu) sabji. I'll be sharing the detailed recipes for these sides in my upcoming blog posts, so stay tuned! Keep following my blog for more mouthwatering recipes and culinary tips.