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Set Dosa

Set Dosa

If you love soft, fluffy dosas, then Set Dosa is going to be your new favorite! These thick, spongy dosas are a popular South Indian breakfast, perfect to enjoy with chutney, sambar, or vada curry.
Unlike regular crispy dosas, Set Dosas are soft and airy, thanks to a well-fermented batter.
Whether you’re making them for a weekend brunch or a quick weekday tiffin, this easy recipe guarantees perfect results every time! Let’s dive in.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 10 hrs
Total Time 10 hrs 45 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 210
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: breakfast, Vegetarian
Ingredients
    For Set Dosa
  • 1 cup raw rice
  • 1/4 cup urad dal
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1/4 cup flattened rice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp ghee (per dosa)
  • 1 cup water
Instructions
    Prep Work
  1. 1
    Soaking the ingredientsSoaking rice and lentils in a bowl of water

    Rinse rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds a few times. Soak them in water for 3 hours.

  2. 2
    Soaking flattened riceFlattened rice soaking in a small bowlWash flattened rice well and soak for 30 minutes.
  3. 3
    Grinding the batterBlend soaked rice, dal, and fenugreek with the poha into a smooth batter.
  4. 4
    Fermenting the batterBowl with dosa batter fermenting overnightTransfer to a bowl, add salt, mix well, and let it ferment for 8 hours.
    5. Method
  5. 5
    Prepare the batterFermented dosa batter with turmeric being mixed

    After fermentation, mix the batter well, add turmeric powder and salt, and mix again.

  6. 6
    Heat the tawaHeat a dosa tawa on medium heat until hot.
  7. 7
    Pour & spread batterPour a ladle of batter onto the tawa and spread evenly to a medium thickness.
  8. 8
    Add gheeDosa batter being spread on a hot panDrizzle a little ghee around the dosa.
  9. 9
    Cook on one sideLet the dosa cook on one side until golden and slightly porous.
  10. 10
    Flip & cook other sideFlip the dosa carefully and cook the other side for a few seconds.
  11. 11
    Serve & enjoyServing hot set dosaServe hot with chutney or vada curry.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g7%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 310mg13%
Potassium 90mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 10 IU
Calcium 20 mg
Magnesium 18 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: set dosa, break fast, tiffin, South Indian

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Hema Subramanian
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A passionate home chef, food enthusiast, and the creative force behind Home Cooking Show!

Most days, you’ll find me in the kitchen, experimenting with new flavors, recreating traditional favorites, and sharing my love for cooking with the world. From comforting home-cooked meals to festive delicacies, I believe food brings people together and creates cherished memories.