Onion Rava Dosa (Indian Pancake) is a popular South Indian Breakfast which is very easy to prepare. Made with rice and black gram, the batter requires no grinding or fermentation so it can be used instantly so you don’t have to worry about the wait!
Yum! That is all I can say whenever I have an Onion Rava Dosa! This is my most preferred meal on any given day. I am obsessed with this variety of dosa. But before we get into that, let me tell you what a dosa is. It is a type of Indian pancake-crepe made from a fermented batter. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram. Dosa is a typical part of the South Indian diet and popular all over the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally, Dosa is served hot along with sambhar and any kind of chutney. It can be consumed with Idli Mulagapudi as well. There are insane varieties of dosa you can make and also try different stuffings to make them more hearty and tasty. Onion Rava Dosa is one such variant. While it’s mainly served for breakfast, people enjoy it anytime of the day as a light snack.
If we talk about its nutritional value, Dosa is high in carbohydrates, but contains no added sugars or saturated fats. As its key ingredients are rice and black gram, it is also a good source of protein. The fermentation process increases the vitamin B and vitamin C content. There are also instant mix products/recipes for making dosa which usually contain higher amounts of rice. Rava dosa is a little different than the typical dosa. The batter is much thinner and the final look of the dosa is different and crisper. This type of dosa is made using semolina flour, rice flour, and spices along with onions. The best part about this batter is that it requires no grinding or fermenting and can be prepared instantly because you should not wait for food when you are hungry!
Onion Rava Dosa: Indian Pancake Recipe
This Onion Rava Dosa recipe is surprisingly simple to follow. In a mixing bowl, add un-roasted semolina
Now it’s time to prepare the rava dosa. Heat a nonstick tava
Remove from the pan and serve immediately with coconut chutney and/or sambhar. I like my rava dosa roasted well and crispy.
Rava Dosa always reminds me of my dad. This was his staple order whenever we went for breakfast at any restaurant, especially if we were traveling. He would only eat at a place where they served Rava Dosa. I have taken after him and I too insist on having this dosa wherever I am. Once you try it, I’m certain you will love it too!
Onion Rava Dosa (Indian Pancake variety) is a popular South Indian Breakfast which is very easy to prepare. This batter requires no grinding/fermentation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 cup rice flour
- 4 tbsp wheat flour/all purpose flour
- 2-3 green chillies
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2" ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp peppercorns
- 4-5 curry leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Buttermilk as required
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Pinch of asafoetida
- Ghee as required
- Cooking oil as required
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add unroasted semolina (sooji or rava), rice flour, wheat or all purpose flour, grated ginger, green chillies, chopped onions, cilantro, peppercorns, curry leaves, and salt.
- Make a thin batter using homemade or store-bought buttermilk. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Please note, the batter should be thin and not thick and have no lumps.
- In a tadka pan, temper mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida. Add this tempering to the batter. Mix it.
- Prepare the rava dosa. Heat a non-stick tava, smear a little oil using an onion or paper towel. Using a small bowl, pour the batter starting from the outside and moving to the center. Sprinkle ghee on top and let it cook for a minute or two, until you can see it browning and becoming crisp.
- Carefully flip the dosa and cook the other side the same way.
- Remove from the pan and serve immediately with coconut chutney and/or sambhar.
Notes
Home Chef Tip: To make this recipe a little healthier, use whole wheat flour and add oats powder to the batter.
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