How long does Dosa Batter take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dosa Batter serve?

20. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dosa Batter vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Dosa Batter?

2.50 cup Rice, 0.50 cup Urad Dal (whole), ¾ tsp Fenugreek Seeds, 2 tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dosa Batter?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Dosa Batter?

About 110 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dosa Batter

Name: Dosa Batter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2.50 cup Rice; 0.50 cup Urad Dal (whole); ¾ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 2 tsp Salt

Also known as Dosa maavu · Veg · Rice dishes, Tiffin

Rice dishes Tiffin Dal Vegan Low fat Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total60 min

Prep30 min

Cook30 min

Serves20

Per serving110 cal

Spicenot spicy

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4 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Dosa batter, or dosa maavu: rice, whole urad dal and fenugreek soaked, ground coarse and fermented. Makes 20, an hour plus soaking and fermenting, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

4 items

Cooking for20 servings

Rice2.50 cup
Urad Dal (whole)0.50 cup
Fenugreek Seeds¾ tsp
Salt2 tsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 20. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 20
Energy	110kcal	2200kcal
Protein	3.2g	64g
Carbohydrate	24g	478g
Fat	0.2g	4g
Fibre	1.4g	28g

Cookd masalas for rice

Method

1
Add the rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds to a bowl. Wash it thrice and soak for 4 hours.
RiceUrad Dal (whole)Fenugreek Seeds
2
Grind it into a slightly coarse batter using a mixer/stone grinder. Add a little water only if required.
3
Mix using your hands. Cover it and allow it to rise at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
4
Add the salt and mix gently. Add water if required to form a smooth, flowing batter. Dosa batter is ready!
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Before you start

How long does Dosa Batter take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dosa Batter serve?: 20. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dosa Batter vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dosa Batter spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Dosa Batter?: 2.50 cup Rice, 0.50 cup Urad Dal (whole), ¾ tsp Fenugreek Seeds, 2 tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dosa Batter?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Dosa Batter?: About 110 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.