SOFT AND SPICY RAVA DOSA

 

Couple of months back,I decided to prepare rava/semolina uthappam- a quick,instant version of the authentic uthappam. This dish is preparing by whisking semolina and curd to a thick smooth batter. After the resting time of thirty minutes,the batter is spread on a hot tawa and varied veggies like; onion,tomato,capsicum,carrot,coriander leaves are added as a topping over the uthappam on one side.

When I rummaged through my refrigerator, I couldn’t find appropriate veggies for uthappam; hence I digressed from my original plan and settled on something else. This is how I discovered a new dish.

I had a stock of staple ingredients like semolina and rice flour at home. Hence,for two cups of semolina,I took a tablespoon of rice flour,two cups of sour buttermilk and whisked it thoroughly to a smooth batter consistency and allowed it to rest for 25 minutes.

After the resting time,I took the batter,added a teaspoon of chilli powder,salt and a cup of water and whisked it again. I prepared a seasoning- Heat 2 tsp of oil,crackle mustard seeds,cumin seeds,asafoetida,curry leaves. Add the seasoned ingredients to the batter and mix well. Heat a tawa and drizzle some oil and when it is hot enough, spread the batter and drizzle some oil on the batter and the sides for a crispy texture. After its cooked,gently flip it to the other side and cook. While writing about this dish on my blog,I was unsure of the name and at last decided to name it as ‘soft rava dosa’; because the texture is neither thin as dosa nor very thick as uthappam. Thus,then on,this dish has become my ‘go-to’ breakfast.

I can well assure you that its really a foolproof recipe and you can attempt it with ease. For best results,use non-stick tawa/ pan.

INGREDIENTS

RAVA/ SEMOLINA- 2 CUPS

RED CHILLI POWDER- 1 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS-  1 TSP

ASAFOETIDA- 1/4 TSP

SALT TO TASTE.

OIL FOR PREPARING DOSA

WATER FOR MIXING



METHOD

Mix rava,water,cumin seeds,red chilli powder,salt and asafoetida to little thick batter and allow it to stand for one hour for better results.

Heat dosa pan and apply oil. When the pan is hot enough, pour the batter and spread it gently.

Drizzle oil on the sides and on the surface and when cooked,flip it to the other side and cook till both the sides turn golden brown in colour.