Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)

Dosas are a thin, savory crepe-like Indian pancake traditionally eaten for breakfast, but I like them anytime. These may not be very authentic, but they are a tasty alternative that appeals to the typical American pancake.

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

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons whole mustard seeds

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.