How long does Onion Dosa take?

44 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 34 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Onion Dosa serve?

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

Is Onion Dosa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

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 Onion Dosa?

900 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 2 Onion, 8 grams Green Chilli, 12 grams Coriander Leaves, 3 tbsp Oil, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Onion Dosa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Onion Dosa?

About 495 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Onion Dosa

Name: Onion Dosa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 34 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 900 grams Idli Dosa Batter, For Mixing; 1 tsp Salt; 100 ml Water, For Adjusting Consistency; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 8 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 12 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Cumin, Crushed; 3 tbsp Oil

44 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 34 min

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Also known as onion dosai, vengaya dosai, ulli dosa, eerulli dose · Veg · Tiffin

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Onion dosa made on a tawa with idli dosa batter, onion, green chilli, coriander and cumin. Mild, vegetarian, serves 4, ready in about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

8 items

4 people

Idli Dosa Batter, For MixingSee how to make it900 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Adjusting Consistency100 ml
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped8 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped12 grams
Cumin, Crushed1 tsp
Oil3 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	495kcal	1980kcal
Protein	12g	48g
Carbohydrate	78g	313g
Fat	14g	57g
Fibre	5.6g	22g
Sugar	2.3g	9.2g

Cookd masalas for idli dosa batter

Method

1
Mix the Idli Dosa Batter gently with salt. Add the water little by little until the batter is thick but pours easily from a ladle. Do not make it too thin.
Idli Dosa BatterSaltWater
2
Peel and finely chop the onions, and finely chop the green chillies. Wash and finely chop the coriander leaves, and crush the cumin. Mix them in a bowl and keep the topping beside the tawa.
OnionGreen ChilliCoriander LeavesCumin
3
Heat a tawa on medium flame for 2 minutes until a drop of water sizzles on it. Pour one ladle of batter and spread it into a thin dosa. Sprinkle some onion mixture over it, press lightly, and drizzle a little oil around the edges and on top.
Oil
4
Cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and the edges loosen. Flip and cook the onion side for 1 minute until the onions soften.
5
Cook the remaining 7 dosas on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes each, adding a little oil each time. Cook until each dosa is golden and its onions are soft without burning. Serve hot with coconut chutney, tomato chutney or sambar.

Before you start

How long does Onion Dosa take?: 44 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 34 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Onion Dosa serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Onion Dosa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Onion 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 Onion Dosa?: 900 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 2 Onion, 8 grams Green Chilli, 12 grams Coriander Leaves, 3 tbsp Oil, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Onion Dosa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Onion Dosa?: About 495 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.