Plain dosa with coconut chutney
Thin, crisp, lightly sour pancakes made from rice and lentils, served with fresh coconut chutney.
- Time50 minutes plus soaking
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the rice and urad dal together in cold water for 6 hours, then drain.
360 min - 2
Blend with about 300 ml fresh water to a smooth pourable batter. Add the salt, cover and leave somewhere warm overnight until risen and bubbly.
480 min - 3
For the chutney, soak the coconut in hot water for 10 minutes, drain, then blend with the chilli, chana dal, cumin and the water until just smooth. Season.
10 min - 4
Heat a non stick frying pan over a medium high heat and wipe with a little oil.
- 5
Pour in a ladle of batter and spread it thin with the back of the ladle. Drizzle a little oil round the edge.
- 6
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is deep golden and the top looks dry. Fold or roll and serve with the chutney.
2 min 30 s
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.