Quick Rice Dosa

Quick Rice Dosa Video by Tarla Dalal

1. Simply put, the Dosa is a pancake. One of the most popular snacks in all of South India, over time it has become popular all over the country and globally too. Dosa is made by spreading a batter on a hot griddle and cooking it with a little oil, or sometimes even no oil, till it turns golden brown and crisp. While most people use a non-stick tava these days, you can also opt for a traditional iron tava, which will enhance the taste as well as give you a nutrient boost. The basic Dosa batter is made of rice and urad dal. The ingredients are soaked, ground into a fine batter and allowed to ferment for 8-10 hours. The Dosa can be enhanced by topping the dosa with spice powders like the Idli Milagai Podi or other ingredients like roasted coconut, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, etc., while it is still cooking. 
2. Slight variations in the batter or cooking procedure yield marvelously different results. Take for example the famous Benne Dosa of Karnataka. A little puffed rice is used while making the batter, the dosa is cooked with butter, and only on one side without flipping. You get a spongy dosa with one side that is absolutely crisp and golden-red. The aroma of butter simply kills your will, and makes you succumb to the temptation!
3. There are also dosas made with other combinations of cereals and lentils such as the Pesarattu, Moong Dal Dosa or Adai Dosa. The Neer Dosa of Karnataka is a lesser-known gem, which is definitely worth trying. You can make dosas with a mix of different grains like brown rice, nachni, sanwa, and so on. Instant dosas like Rava Dosa, Rice Rava Dosa, Instant Oats Dosa and Buckwheat Dosa can be made in a jiffy by simply mixing readymade ingredients into a batter that is ready to cook. You do not have to ferment these batters. So, they are just perfect for hurried mornings, when you have not planned for breakfast the previous night. 
4. Dosas are made even more exciting by stuffing them with awesome fillings. The most classic example of this is the Mysore Masala Dosa, which is lined with chutney and packed with potato bhaji. You can be creative with the stuffing, and throw in just about anything you want, from paneer to spinach. Try the Stuffed Sprouts Dosa and Stuffed Wheat Dosa. Delight your kids with the Stuffed Dosa Cones or Chocolate Dosa when they come home from school! 
5. Dosas are usually served with Sambar and one or more chutneys. If the dosa itself is elaborate and spicy, go for a mellow chutney like Coconut Chutney. If it’s a plain dosa, go for something peppier like the Tomato Chutney or Coriander Chutney.  A very versatile category of snacks, Dosas can be made with varied ingredients, in varied forms and to suit anybody’s individual preferences. Check our collection of dosa recipes. So, do give it a try! 

1. To prepare the batter for quick rice dosa recipe | instant rice dosa | no fermentation quick dosa | in a mixer jar, add washed and drained raw rice.
   
2. Add grated coconut.
   
3. Also, add cooked rice.
   
4. Add ½ cup of water. For an authentic flavour, replace water with coconut milk.
   
5. Blend everything till smooth and transfer the mixture into a deep bowl.
   
6. Add salt and approx. 5 tbsp of water.
   
7. Mix well to form a flowing consistency dosa batter.
   
8. Cover with a lid and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
   

1. To prepare the quick rice dosa recipe | instant rice dosa | no fermentation quick dosa | heat a non-stick tava (griddle), sprinkle a little water on it and wipe it off gently using a muslin cloth.
   
2. Pour a ladleful of batter on it.
   
3. Spread it in a circular motion to make a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle. If the batter has the right consistency, you should be able to see some holes forming while pouring batter over tava.
   
4. Smear a little butter over it and along the edges and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
   
5. Take care to see that the dosa does not become crisp as this is a soft dosa. Fold over to make a semi-circle or a roll.
   
6. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 7 more instant rice dosas.
7. Serve quick rice dosa | instant rice dosa | no fermentation quick dosa | immediately with sambhar, coconut chutney and coriander onion chutney.
   
8. Quick Mini Soya Dosas, Instant Whole Wheat Vegetable Dosa, Instant Oats Dosa are some other quick and easy, instant dosa recipes.