Dosai, Indian lentil pancake
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 68.6
- Total Fat: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 237.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 12.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Dosai, Indian lentil pancake calories by ingredient
Introduction
I made this from a Gits Mix, which you can get at an Indian market or in the International section of a large supermarket. Normally, these are made on a special pan, called a Tava, but I do them in a smaller size on a hot, non-stick pan. You do need to spray the pan with oil between each pancake, about 1/4 tsp, or they will stick irregardless of the nonstick pan.These are lentil and rice flour, so no wheat and ideal for those who don't eat it. I made this from a Gits Mix, which you can get at an Indian market or in the International section of a large supermarket. Normally, these are made on a special pan, called a Tava, but I do them in a smaller size on a hot, non-stick pan. You do need to spray the pan with oil between each pancake, about 1/4 tsp, or they will stick irregardless of the nonstick pan.
These are lentil and rice flour, so no wheat and ideal for those who don't eat it.
Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
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1 7 oz. package of Dosai Mix (200 g)
2 cups water
3 tsp olive oil in a Misto Spray, or Pam
Directions
I only use a scant 1/4 cup of batter per dosai, so I stretch the mix to make about 12 small pancakes.
1. Add the dry mix to 2 cups of room temperature water, and stir until smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes to let the baking soda activate.
2. Evenly spray a flat non-stick tava/griddle with about 1/4 tsp oil. Heat on medium flame.
3. When the pan is hot, pour 1/4 cup batter in center and spread quickly outward in a spiral motion (like making crepes) to form a thin pancake about 4-5 inches in diameter. If it sticks at the edges, dot with a little bit of extra oil and cook till golden brown. Using a spatula, carefully fold the Dosai over and lift off the griddle.
Serve hot with chutney or spicy condiment, along with lentils or beans or even a meat dish, in place of bread.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CCKELLY3.
1. Add the dry mix to 2 cups of room temperature water, and stir until smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes to let the baking soda activate.
2. Evenly spray a flat non-stick tava/griddle with about 1/4 tsp oil. Heat on medium flame.
3. When the pan is hot, pour 1/4 cup batter in center and spread quickly outward in a spiral motion (like making crepes) to form a thin pancake about 4-5 inches in diameter. If it sticks at the edges, dot with a little bit of extra oil and cook till golden brown. Using a spatula, carefully fold the Dosai over and lift off the griddle.
Serve hot with chutney or spicy condiment, along with lentils or beans or even a meat dish, in place of bread.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CCKELLY3.