Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)

A blend of spices flavor this adaptation of traditional South Indian dosas, a thin, crepe-like savory pancake.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 119 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons whole mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.25 teaspoon white sugar
• 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir the brown rice and whole wheat flours together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the water to make a thin batter. Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, sugar, turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, coriander, ginger, cayenne pepper and rice vinegar until evenly blended. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour, or overnight.

Step 2

To cook the dosas, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, spreading it over the bottom in a thin layer. Cook 1 minute, turn, and cook 1 minute more. Remove from the pan. Repeat with remaining batter.