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120 Dosa Recipes, Dosa Varieties, Collection of Dosa Recipes

We have a large collection of 120 different types of Dosas. Yes, it's clearly evident that Dosas and the different types of Dosa recipes are super popular not only in South India but all across our lovely country. 

Lets start with our most popular Dosa recipes on our website given below.

Dosas are thin, crisp pancakes cooked in a tava with little oil. While dosas are typically made with a batter of rice and urad, there are several regional variants that use other pulses and grains. From Sada Dosa to Wheat Dosa , from Mysore Masala Dosa to Rava Dosa , this section takes you through a tour of several possibilities, so you can take your pick for breakfast, evening tiffin or dinner.

Sada Dosa make a more indulgent breakfast compared to easy, steamed Idli! Combined with chutney and Sambhar, Dosas are sumptuous and tasty, fit to be had not just for breakfast but for evening tiffin or even dinner.

Mumbai street Dosa recipe collection 

Our collection of 120 Variety Dosas Recipes ranges from Corn Dosa to Moong Dal Dosa to even Dosa Lasagne. We have Mumbai Roadside Dosa recipes like Spring Dosa, Cheese Dosa, Mysore Masala Dosa, Sada Dosa to our special Onion Rava Dosa. Popular on street corners is the Mumbai Masala Dosa and the Chinese style dosa, Schezwan Chopsuey Dosa. 

Healthy Dosa recipes

From our large Dosa Recipe collection, its hard to find out which Dosa is healthy. Check our article on which dosa is healthy for health lovers. One of the healthy Dosas is Healthy Oats Dosa which is a great South Indian snack or breakfast recipe. The key in this reicpe that there is no rice and its replaced with Oats which is fibre rich and good for Diabetics. 

Quick dosa recipe variety

Looking for quick dosa variety recipes. Quick Soya dosa is made with ready made flours and does not require any require any soaking or even grinding. Another tasty recipe is Quick Rice Dosa which requires no soaking and fermentation. An easy to make counterpart of the traditional dosa! these crisp Rava Dosa are made with a batter of semolina and buttermilk. Since the batter does not have to be fermented for long, this is an ideal dish to serve the sudden guest! Last but not least, the Insant Oats Dosa requires no grinding and fermenting. 

Recipes using Dosa batter

When we look at dosa recipes or different types of dosa recipes, then we cannot forget recipes using dosa batter. A few which come to mind quickly are Onion Tomato Uttapam  and Cheese Dosa from Mumbai street food. 

Enjoy our collection of different types of dosas recipes and South Indian articles given below.

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instant rava set dosa | instant sponge dosa | no fermentation sponge dosa | instant suji appam | with 21 amazing images. set dosas are very popular across Karnataka and are made usually with a fermented batter but here is the recipe for the instant set dosa. Learn how to make instant rava set dosa | instant sponge dosa | no fermentation sponge dosa | instant suji appam | instant Set dosa is a soft , spongy dosa that’s easy to make, tasty and can be made in no time- needs no fermentation !! you will be amazed by those pores and the softness of the dosa. instant sponge dosa is an instant breakfast recipe made with semolina, poha, and curd. The beauty of this recipe is you no need to soak, ferment it. Which means, this batter can be quickly prepared in no time. instant suji appam is very soft as cotton and pores formed on the dosa is its uniqueness. Tips to make instant rava set dosa : 1. Instead of eno fruit salt you can also add baking soda. 2. Do not stack the dosas on one another it will release moisture. 3. The batter should be semi thick and flowy consistency. It should not be thick like dosa batter. 4.Do not cook the set dosa on both the sides, just one side. Enjoy instant rava set dosa | instant sponge dosa | no fermentation sponge dosa | instant suji appam | with detailed step by step images

upvas masala dosa recipe | instant farali dosa | vrat ka sama dosa | with 28 amazing images. upvas masala dosa recipe | instant farali dosa | vrat ka sama dosa | is a yummy treat which can be enjoyed during the Indian fasting festivals. Learn how to make upvas masala dosa. instant farali dosa is made using sama which is also called as sanwa, moriyo, barnyard millet, bhagar. upvas masala dosa is a crispy, flavour-packed dosa just like the Rava Dosa, one of South India’s most famous snacks. Once cooked, it is difficult to differentiate between Sama Dosa and Rava Dosa! Here we have innovated the batter using ginger paste which enhances the flavour of the farali dosa and green chillies to add up the spicy note. Next what comes to your mind is chutney which is served in most South Indian restaurants with dosa. Do not despair, we have farali chutney which is peanut curd chutney as an accompaniment to vrat ka sama dosa. This together makes a completely satiating vrat fasting meal. Tips for upvas masala dosa. 1. The batter for the dosa has to be smooth and free of lumps on blending. 2. This dosa batter is thin and it will spread on its own by tilting the pan. There is no need to spread the batter with a ladle. 3. Always mix the batter before making every dosa, as the batter settles in the bottom. 4. Make sure to grease and sprinkle the tawa with water after making every dosa. 5. If you wish you can also add coriander in upvas aloo bhaji. Enjoy upvas masala dosa recipe | instant farali dosa | vrat ka sama dosa | with step by step photos.

Pesarattu is a South Indian specialty, especially famous in Andhra Pradesh. While it is traditionally made of moong and rice, we have made an awesome version with two iron-rich ingredients – moong sprouts and bajra flour . It has a wonderful taste and satiating texture. Made with a few basic ingredients, it is easy and quick too. Since we have used sprouts and bajra flour, there is no extra soaking or fermentation required. You can put the pan on the fire, prepare the batter, and start cooking the Moong Sprouts and Bajra Pesarattu. Just remember that it is a pesarattu and not a dosa , so your batter has to be little coarse and not smooth.

whole moong dosa recipe | healthy whole moong dosa | protein rich dosa | whole moong dosa recipe | healthy whole moong dosa | protein rich dosa is a wholesome and filling Indian breakfast option. To make whole moong dosa, combine rice, urad dal and whole moong, add enough water and soak for 4 hours. Drain and blend with water to make batter. Allow it to ferment well. Meanwhile make a stuffing by combining onions, coriander, green chillies and salt. Make nice soft whole moong dosas from the batter and stuff with a portion of the stuffing. Remember to serve whole moong dosa hot for best flavours. The use of whole moong in this healthy whole moong dosa offers culinary and nutritious benefits. While its rich fiber content helps lower cholesterol levels, it also gives the whole moong dosa a mild and enjoyable crunch. Moong along with rice makes a good protein as a vegetarian meal. The stuffing of onions, coriander and green chillies also adds to the appeal of pesarattu dosa, both in terms of flavour and texture. Have this protein rich whole moong dosa for breakfast and gain in 8.9 g protein per dosa. That’s a good amount of protein which will help nourish the cells and tissues of the body. Serve whole moong dosa with hot Sambhar. Enjoy whole moong dosa recipe | healthy whole moong dosa | protein rich dosa | with photos and video below.

appam recipe | instant appam | Kerala appam | palappam | with 7 amazing images. Appam is a tasty white Indian pancake crisp on the sides with a soft centre. appam or palappam are a famous Kerala breakfast made from raw rice, coconut milk, dry yeast and a little bit of sugar. Appam is a famous dish from the Keralite repertoire of South Indian cooking. This Kerala appam is an easy-to-make, instant version of the otherwise tough-to-make dish. Since yeast is used, the batter need not be fermented for long unlike the traditional version. Notes on appam recipe. 1. The batter should rise, keep it in a warm place and it always depends on the weather conditions also. The batter will take time to rise if the weather outside is cold. The centre of the appam will always be thick. 2. Make sure the kadhai is hot when you make the appams. If the kadhai is not hot enough the batter will bounce back to the centre. 3. Dry yeast also should be dissolved and mixed well in the batter. 4. You need to use raw rice also known as (Kaccha chawal) in hindi which is readily available in any grocery store. And also see that you use thick coconut milk as you are adding warm water while grinding the rice. More water will split when you put in the appamchatty. Serve appam with slightly-sweetened coconut milk and vegetable korma for a perfect meal! Learn to make appam recipe | instant appam | Kerala appam | palappam | with step by step photos below.

It is common to make dosa out of ingredients like rice, beaten rice or semolina combined with urad dal. We tried adding sabudana to the equation and it turned out absolutely awesome! These dosas are crisp, golden-hued and super tasty. Let’s share this innovative recipe with you. Use the exact proportions mentioned in the recipe because a little more or less of any of the ingredients might ruin the texture of the Sabudana Dosa. Also note carefully which ingredients are to be soaked and ground together while making the batter because these are grouped depending on the grinding time and consistency. While making the dosas, plan for the required fermentation time as this is not an instant dosa. Serve it hot and fresh with chutney and sambhar. You can also try other dosa recipes like Poha Dosa or Quinoa Dosa .

buckwheat dosa recipe | kuttu dosa | healthy Indian buckwheat crepes | instant buckwheat dosa | with 15 amazing images. buckwheat dosa known as kuttu dosa is an instant buckwheat dosa which requires no fermentation. Here is an easy and healthy Indian buckwheat crepes prepared with buckwheat and urad dal. The twist here is that the ingredients are powdered, tempered and then mixed into a batter, which can be cooked immediately into yummy buckwheat dosas. See why this is a healthy Indian buckwheat crepes? Buckwheat is a very good source of iron and good to prevent anaemia. Rich in folate and good food for pregnant women . Buckwheat keeps your heart healthy and high in fibre and diabetic friendly. So dig into this buckwheat dosa. Serve the buckwheat dosa fresh off the tava with a chutney of your choice, preferably Green Chutney. Besides buckwheat dosa, we have many more recipes using buckwheat in our collection like Buckwheat Dhoklas , Buckwheat and Sprouts Khichdi , Buckwheat and Quinoa Bread etc. Learn how to make buckwheat dosa recipe | kuttu dosa | healthy Indian buckwheat crepes | instant buckwheat dosa | with detailed step by step photos below.

Schezwan chopsuey dosa | noodle dosa | spring dosa | Street-style Schezwan noodle dosa | with amazing 20 images Mumbai is a melting point of cultures, and this Schezwan chopsuey dosa is a perfect example of that vibrancy! Schezwan chopsuey dosa falls under the category of Indo-Chinese recipes, a very popular Mumbai Street Food and also has made to the menu of many Indian restaurant. Indian dosa and Chinese noodles together is a bliss in Schezwan chopsuey dosa!! Dosa and noodles are two dishes which are universally loved by everyone. Vegetables add a nice crunch to the Street-style Schezwan noodle dosa and the sauces used for making the noodles are taste enhancers! I usually make this noodle dosa recipe at home when longing for something different then the everyday menu! You can have it along chutney sambhar or even schezwan sauce. If you have left over noodles, this is a perfect recipe to go to! Some people also refer to it as spring dosa! Take the typical potato stuffing out of the Masala Dosa and replace it with a tongue-tickling Schezuan Chopsuey, and there you have a unique Schezwan chopsuey dosa snack that is both filling and tasty. With noodles and colourful veggies, this dosa's stuffing is quite sumptuous too! Learn to make Schezwan chopsuey dosa | noodle dosa | spring dosa | Street-style Schezwan noodle dosa | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.

sada dosa recipe | plain dosa | South Indian sada dosa | how to make easy sada dosa | with 33 amazing images. sada dosa recipe | plain dosa | South Indian sada dosa | how to make easy sada dosa is a famous street food as well as restaurant food in South India. Learn how to make easy dosa. To make sada dosa, wash and soak the urad dal, fenugreek seeds and enough water in a deep bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside to soak for 4 hours. Wash and soak the par-boiled rice, raw rice and thick beaten rice and enough water in a deep bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside to soak for 4 hours. Drain the urad dal and fenugreek seeds and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using approx. 1 cup of water. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and keep aside. Drain the par-boiled rice, raw rice, and thick beaten rice and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using approx. 1 cup of water. Transfer the mixture into the same bowl of the urad dal batter, add the salt and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 12 hours. Once fermented, mix it very well. Just before serving, heat a non-stick tava (griddle), sprinkle a little water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it off gently using a muslin cloth. Pour 1½ ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 225 mm. (9”) diameter thin circle. Smear a little ghee over it and along the edges and cook on a medium flame till the dosa turns golden brown in colour and crisp. Fold over to make a semi-circle or a roll. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 19 more dosas. Serve immediately with coconut chutney, sambhar and malgapodi. Delightfully crisp, golden-coloured pancakes made of a rice and urad dal batter, South Indian sada dosa make a more indulgent breakfast compared to easy, steamed idlis! Combined with chutney and sambar, Dosas are sumptuous and tasty, fit to be had not just for breakfast but for evening tiffin or even dinner. While some people like to make plain dosas with leftover idli batter, others who do not like even a slight sourness make fresh dosa batter using the proportions described here. You can choose either option, as you wish. Not only that, the versatile easy sada dosa offers a lot more choices. You can make it with oil, ghee or butter; in an iron griddle or a non-stick tava, plain or with a stuffing of potato bhaji or a layer of chutney! Enjoy your sada dosa fresh and hot, just the way you like it. Tips for sada dosa. 1. The urad dal, rice and parboiled rice have to be soaked for 4 hours. So plan for it in advance. 2. Don’t miss out on adding fenugreek seeds while soaking. It helps in fermentation. 3. The batter usually takes 12 hours to ferment. But in winter season, it may take upto 14 to 15 hours depending on the temperature outside. 4. If using leftover batter from the fridge, then bring it to room temperature and then make dosa. This is very important or else you won’t get brown crispy dosa. 5. If the tava gets too hot, then sprinkle some water to bring down the temperature of the tava. By doing so the dosa will not stick to the pan. The ideal temperature of tava is very important to make the perfectly crisp dosa. Enjoy sada dosa recipe | plain dosa | South Indian sada dosa | how to make easy sada dosa | with step by step photos.

jini dosa recipe | Mumbai street food jini dosa | mini cheese and veg dosa | with 20 amazing images Jini dosa is a popular Mumbai street food that originated from Ghatkopar area in Mumbai. Jini means small in Gujarati. Hence we have the dosa called Mumbai street food jini dosa. Buttery and cheesy Jini Dosa is the Mumbai roadside vendor’s answer to pizza! Dosas cooked in butter are topped with a succulent and spicy mixture of veggies, which is also cooked in butter! Mumbai street food jini dosa is then garnished with loads of cheese and cooked for a few more minutes till the cheese melts and appetizingly coats the veggie topping. I would like to share with you some tips to make the perfect jini dosa recipe. 1. To get crispier dosas, you can add some rice flour to the batter and mix well. 2. The dosa batter should be at room temperature always. 3. When you pour the batter, the tava should not be very hot or else you won’t be able to spread the dosa nicely so, sprinkle water to lower the temperature of the tava and wipe the water with a cloth. Slice mini cheese and veg dosa with a pizza cutter and share it with your friends – we assure you, it will make your day. While the jini dosa is self-sufficiently tasty, you can also enjoy it with chutney and sambhar. Have a go at other Mumbai roadside specialties like the Misal and Pani Puri. Enjoy jini dosa recipe | Mumbai street food jini dosa | mini cheese and veg dosa | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

appam recipe without yeast | no yeast Kerala appam | palappam recipe | with 22 amazing images. In this appam recipe without yeast we show you how to soak the raw rice and create the batter for no yeast Kerala appam. The entire palappam recipe is shown step by step so you will not make any mistakes. It is a delight to watch an experienced chef swirl the kadhai to make a perfect bowl-shaped appam recipe without yeast! You can master the art too, within a few tries. palappam is a delectable South Indian dish, which is comparable to dosa, but with a special texture and shape. The raw rice batter and the unique manner of preparation give appam recipe without yeast a crisp bowl-like structure with a spongy bun-like centre. Drizzle a little coconut milk over the Kerala appam and enjoy it hot with a spicy Kadala Curry or mouth-watering Coconut Stew. While Appam is traditionally made with yeast, to get the fluffy centre, it can also be made through a natural fermentation process, without using yeast. Here is how to do that… Notes and tips on how to make the perfect appam recipe without yeast. 1. The batter of appam should be of a thinner consistency than dosa batter. 2. Adding baking soda, makes it more fluffy Kerala appams. 3. If the batter is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding water. 4. Pour a 1.5 ladleful of the batter into it. The pan should be hot but not too hot or else the appam will stick in the center and you won't be able to get that lacy border. 5. Holding both the handles of the pan, slowly rotate the kadhai in a circular motion so that a thin layer forms on the side while it remains thick in the centre. Learn to make appam recipe without yeast | no yeast Kerala appam | palappam recipe | with step by step photos below.

Poha has a knack of imparting both softness and crispness to a snack, as you can experience in this amazing Poha Dosa. The batter for this Poha Dosa is easy to make compared to the normal dosa because here you just need to soak and grind all the ingredients together. Once fermented, the batter of rice, rice flakes and urad yields wonderful dosas with an excellent texture. The fenugreek seeds and curds play several roles in this dosa – they improve the flavour and aroma, help in fermentation and enhance the crispness of the dosa. When you make the Poha Dosa, plan well in advance because there is a long soaking period and fermentation time. Enjoy these dosas hot and fresh with Chutney and Sambhar .

oats dosa recipe | oats dosa for weight loss | Indian oats dosa with urad dal | oats dosa – healthy breakfast | with 17 amazing images. oats dosa is a dosa which requires no soaking – you just need to blend and ferment, so it is relatively easier. Learn how to make Indian oats dosa with urad dal. Here is an Indian oats dosa with urad dal which is devoid of rice. It is made with fibre-rich oats and is good for diabetics. It is gluten-free and a good source of protein. To make oats dosa, combine the oats and urad dal in a mixer and blend to a smooth powder. Add 1½ cups of water and blend again till smooth. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, cover it with a lid and keep aside to ferment in a warm place for 10 to 12 hours. After fermentation, add the salt and mix the batter very well. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), sprinkle a little water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it off gently using a cloth. Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7”) diameter thin circle. Smear 1 tsp of ghee over it and along the edges and cook on a high flame till the dosa turns brown in colour and crisp. Fold over to make a semi-circle or a roll. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to make 4 more dosas. Serve immediately with sambhar. Idli and Dosas need no introduction. One of the most famous South Indian breakfast or snack dishes, the dosa is quite versatile too. This oats dosa is a healthy breakfast option. The oats dosa for weight loss tastes as good as regular dosas, especially when served with the trademark coconut chutney and sambar team! Being free of high glycemic index rice, this dosa is perfect for an obesity menu too. Heart patients and those with high blood pressure too can include them in their diet. Tips for oats dosa. 1. In the winter season, the batter takes a little more time to ferment than 12 hours. To speeden up the process of fermentation, you can add ½ tsp of fenugreek seeds along with water before fermentation. 2. Cook the dosa on a high flame for uniform cooking and golden brown colour. You can also try other dosa recipes like Quinoa Dosa. Enjoy oats dosa recipe | oats dosa for weight loss | Indian oats dosa with urad dal | oats dosa – healthy breakfast | with step by step images and video below.

paper dosa recipe | crispy paper dosa | South Indian paper dosa | restaurant style paper dosa | with 16 amazing images. Paper dosa is made from a batter of raw rice, urad dal, rice flour and water which is ground into a smooth paste. This is a non fermented batter which is cooked in a tava with some ghee to give a South Indian paper dosa. crispy paper dosa is a super-star whose fame has carried it from South India to the most famous restaurants all over the world! As the name suggests, this paper dosa is golden brown, crispy and so thin that a huge dosa can be made with just a ladle or two of batter. I would like to suggest some tips to make the perfect paper dosa. 1. You don't need to ferment this batter. You can also add a tespoon of sugar for better color. 2. Take a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly using ghee. Let it get heated up. Sprinkle a few drops of water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it off gently using a muslin cloth.Your tava is now seasoned and is ready to use. 3. You dont need to flip the crispy paper dosa to cook it. In hotels, paper dosa is generally folded up into a cone or roll before serving, making it a hot favourite amongst kids. Serve crispy paper dosa hot with coconut chutney and sambhar for a delicious South Indian meal. Enjoy paper dosa recipe | crispy paper dosa | South Indian paper dosa | restaurant style paper dosa | with detailed step by step photos given below.

dosa batter recipe | South Indian dosa batter | dosa batter at home | with amazing 20 images. Perfect dosas are a matter of pride, and this requires a perfect dosa batter. Two things are important while making the batter. One is the proportion of urad dal and rice. And the other one is the consistency of the batter. Though, dosa batters are readily available in the market, but making one at home is very healthy and hygienic in comparison to the one that is readily available. To make dosa batter at home all that you need to do is, wash and soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds for 4 hours and keep aside. Also soak par boiled rice, raw rice and thick beaten rice for 4 hours and keep aside. Once all the ingredients are well soaked, drain and grind both the batters, individually by using one cup of water in each. Further, combine the two in a same bowl, add salt and mix well. Next, cover with a lid and keep it aside to ferment for a minimum of 12 hours. Once the batter is fermented, South Indian dosa batter is ready to use. Dosa batter is no rocket science and is easy to make but all that you require to make the perfect dosa batter is patience. The raw rice and par boiled rice is used to get crisp and golden dosa and rice flakes are used to get the ideal texture, which makes are dosa crisp from outer surface and slightly spongy on the inner side. Fenugreek not only gives the dosa batter a inviting aroma but also adds flavor and helps the batter ferment better. Also, the dosa batter can be stored for a week but keep in mind that it might get a little sour in 2-3 days, especially in summer days. But does not mean that it is spoilt, The sourness is also quite enjoyable. If yet you do not like the sour flavor, adjust the quantity and make it as required. If your dosa batter turns runny add semolina or rice flour to adjust the consistency, adding semolina would also make dosa crisp and also a beautiful color. Some people also add sugar to dosa batter at home. Immediately use dosa batter or store in a air-tight container and refrigerate. Use this batter to make a variety of dosas like Mysore Dosa, Mexican Dosa, Paneer Chilly Dosa, Palak Cheese Dosa and many more. Enjoy dosa batter recipe | South Indian dosa batter | dosa batter at home | detailed step by step recipe photos.
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