How long does Plain Dosa take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Plain Dosa serve?

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

Is Plain Dosa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Plain Dosa?

900 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 100 ml Water, 1 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Plain Dosa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Plain Dosa?

About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Plain Dosa

Name: Plain Dosa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 900 grams Idli Dosa Batter; 100 ml Water; 1 tsp Oil; 1½ tbsp Oil

45 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 40 min

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Also known as sada dosa, dosai · Veg · Tiffin

Tiffin Vegan Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Plain dosa made with ready idli dosa batter and cooked thin on a dosa tawa. A mild vegetarian starter for 4, ready in about 45 minutes at home.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

4 items

4 people

Idli Dosa BatterSee how to make it900 grams
Water100 ml
Oil1 tsp
Oil1½ 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	424kcal	1696kcal
Protein	11g	45g
Carbohydrate	72g	288g
Fat	9.4g	38g
Fibre	4.5g	18g

Cookd masalas for idli dosa batter

Madurai Chukka Masala
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Madurai Chukka Masalafrom ₹94

Method

1
Mix the ready idli dosa batter gently in a bowl. Add water little by little until it is thick but pours easily from a ladle. Do not make it watery.
Idli Dosa BatterWater
2
Heat a dosa tawa on medium flame for 3 minutes. Sprinkle a few drops of water; they should sizzle and dry quickly. Spread 1 teaspoon oil over the tawa and wipe it lightly.
Oil
3
Pour one ladle of batter in the centre and spread it in thin circles from the centre outwards. Drizzle a little oil around the edges and on top. Cook each dosa for 2 to 3 minutes on medium flame until the top is set, the edges lift and the bottom is golden. Loosen, fold and remove it, then repeat to make about 12 dosas; the full batch will take about 30 to 36 minutes.
Oil
4
Serve the dosas hot with chutney, sambar or a side of your choice.

Before you start

How long does Plain Dosa take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Plain Dosa serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Plain Dosa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Plain Dosa spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Plain Dosa?: 900 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 100 ml Water, 1 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Plain Dosa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Plain Dosa?: About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.