How long does Instant Benne Dosa take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Instant Benne Dosa serve?

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

Is Instant Benne Dosa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Instant Benne Dosa spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Instant Benne Dosa?

1 cup Rice Flour, ¼ cup Besan Flour, ½ cup Curd, 1 tsp Baking Soda, 1 Potato, 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Instant Benne Dosa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Instant Benne Dosa?

About 217 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Instant Benne Dosa

Name: Instant Benne Dosa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Rice Flour; ¼ cup Besan Flour; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 Potato, Peeled; 2 Dry Red Chilli, Soaked; 2 cloves Garlic; ½ cup Curd; ½ cup Water; 1 tsp Baking Soda; 1 tsp Water

35 min
mild
Serves 3
100% liked
26 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Instant Dosa, Dosa Without Dosa Maavu, Dosa Without Dosa Mavu, Dosa Maavu · Veg · Tiffin, Breads

Tiffin Breads Low fat Gluten-free

Instant benne dosa made without dosa batter, from rice flour, besan, curd and potato, cooked on a tawa. Mild, serves 3, 35 minutes, with step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

11 items

3 people

Rice Flour1 cup
Besan Flour¼ cup
Salt¾ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Potato, Peeled1
Dry Red Chilli, Soaked2
Garlic2 cloves
Curd½ cup
Water½ cup
Baking Soda1 tsp
Water1 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	217kcal	651kcal
Protein	6.4g	19g
Carbohydrate	42g	125g
Fat	2.8g	8.4g
Fibre	3.4g	10g
Sugar	4.9g	15g

Cookd masalas for rice flour

Method

1
In a blender, add all the ingredients listed in the recipe, except the baking soda. Blend to a smooth, fine, and runny consistency, similar to dosa batter.
Rice FlourBesan FlourSaltSugarPotatoDry Red ChilliGarlicCurdWater
2
Add the baking soda and a tsp of water, whisk to mix well.
Baking SodaWater
3
Heat a non-stick dosa tava and make the heat even by sprinkling water. Spread the batter thin and even like you would normally make dosa. Add butter/ ghee as desired for cooking and cook only on one side until golden brown and crispy on a medium-high flame. Serve hot with chutney/ sambar and an extra cube of butter.

Before you start

How long does Instant Benne Dosa take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Instant Benne Dosa serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Instant Benne Dosa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Instant Benne Dosa spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Instant Benne Dosa?: 1 cup Rice Flour, ¼ cup Besan Flour, ½ cup Curd, 1 tsp Baking Soda, 1 Potato, 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Instant Benne Dosa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Instant Benne Dosa?: About 217 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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SuruOctober 2024
Sanjana you are a genius! I felt very weird when I saw potato on this recipe. Turned out amazingly delicious! This is by far the quickest, yummy instant dosa I’ve tried . it didn’t stick to the pan . came out well .
DurgachowdaryJuly 2024
wow amazing 🤩
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Home made etariesOctober 2026
Wow i didn't expect such a crispyness superb definitely will cook repeatedly
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SangeethaAugust 2025
It turned out so well, crispy and tasty ❤️
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PavithraApril 2025
its very very tasty
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SowmyaThirulogachandranJanuary 2025
taste soooo good
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SowmyaThirulogachandranJanuary 2025
can out so well and taste just like dosa
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ijazNovember 2024
yummmieeee..