How to Make a Perfect Dosa Batter at Home

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup urad dal (skinned black gram)
• 2 tablespoons poha (flattened rice)
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Water, as needed

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice and urad dal together in a colander until the water runs clear.
2. Soak the rice and urad dal in separate bowls for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
3. Drain the rice and urad dal.
4. Add the rice, urad dal, poha, fenugreek seeds, and salt to a blender.
5. Blend until the batter is smooth and creamy.
6. Transfer the batter to a large bowl.
7. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let the batter ferment for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
8. The batter is ready to use when it is light and frothy.

Tips:

• Use a good quality rice and urad dal for the best results.
• Soaking the rice and urad dal for at least 4 hours helps to break down the starches and proteins, making the batter smoother and easier to digest.
• Do not overblend the batter, or it will become tough.
• Let the batter ferment for at least 8 hours, or overnight. This is essential for the dosa to have a good flavor and texture.
• If you are in a hurry, you can speed up the fermentation process by adding a teaspoon of yogurt or lemon juice to the batter.

How to Make Dosa:

1. Heat a non-stick dosa pan over medium heat.
2. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it out into a thin circle.
3. Cook the dosa for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
4. Serve the dosa hot with your favorite fillings.

Enjoy!

Here are some additional tips for making a perfect dosa batter:

• Use a wet grinder to grind the rice and urad dal. This will help to achieve a smooth and creamy batter.
• If you do not have a wet grinder, you can use a blender. However, you may need to add a little more water to the batter to get it to the right consistency.
• Do not overcook the dosa. It should be cooked until it is golden brown and crispy, but not dry.
• Serve the dosa hot with your favorite fillings. Some popular fillings include sambar, chutney, and potato masala.

With these tips, you will be able to make a perfect dosa batter at home every time!