South Indian Staples

Fermented-batter tiffin classics from South India.

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South Indian Tiffin · South India

Crisp Dosa from Fermented Batter

A wide, thin crepe cooked on a hot flat griddle from the same fermented rice and urad dal batter used for idli, crisp and lacy at the edges and golden all over.

  • 12 hrs 25 min
  • Advanced
  • Pan-Fried
  • Mild spice
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Dosa · South India

Masala Dosa with Potato Filling

A thin, lacy, crisp crepe of fermented rice and lentils wrapped around a mild, turmeric-yellow potato filling flavoured with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

  • 8 hrs 30 min
  • Intermediate
  • Pan-Fried
  • Mild spice
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South Indian Tiffin · South India

Medu Vada

A fried ring of whipped urad dal batter with a crisp shell and a light, airy centre, eaten with coconut chutney and sambar.

  • 4 hrs 25 min
  • Intermediate
  • Deep-Fried
  • Mild spice
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Dosa · South India

Rava Dosa, the Crisp Instant Version

A thin, lacy and very crisp dosa from a quick batter of semolina, rice flour and buttermilk. Nothing needs soaking, grinding or fermenting, so you can be eating within the hour.

  • 55 min
  • Intermediate
  • Pan-Fried
  • Mild spice
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Dosa · South India

Uttapam with Vegetable Toppings

A thick, tender pancake of fermented rice and urad dal batter, pressed with onion, tomato, chilli and coriander and cooked slowly on a griddle instead of being spread thin like dosa.

  • 8 hrs 25 min
  • Easy
  • Pan-Fried
  • Mild spice
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