A dosa is a thin, savory food enjoyed in many parts of India and beyond. It is often made from a batter of rice and lentils.
Fun fact: Rice and lentils are soaked and ground to help make the batter.
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The batter is spread across a hot pan and cooked until it can be lifted. Depending on how it is made, a dosa may be soft, crisp, or somewhere in between.
Fun fact: Many dosa batters are fermented before cooking.
People eat dosas in many ways. Some fold one around a potato filling; others enjoy it plain, often with chutney or sambar.
Fun fact: Sambar is often made with lentils and vegetables.
There is no single “correct” dosa for everyone. Recipes and accompaniments vary by family, region, and cook. Which version would you like to try?
Fun fact: Dosas can be folded, rolled, or served flat.