Set Dosa Karnataka

Method

1. 1

   Make dosa batter: Soak 2 cups rice and half cup urad dal for 6 hours. Grind very smooth. Add salt and ferment overnight.

2. 2

   Add baking soda: Add a tiny pinch of baking soda to the batter and mix gently — this helps set dosa achieve its characteristic soft and spongy texture.

3. 3

   Check consistency: Set dosa batter should be slightly thicker than regular dosa batter. Add water if needed.

4. 4

   Heat tawa: Heat a small flat tawa on medium heat.

5. 5

   Oil the tawa: Drizzle half tsp oil and spread.

6. 6

   Pour thick batter: Pour a full ladle of batter — do not spread too thin. Set dosa is thick like a pancake.

7. 7

   Cover: Cover with a lid. This creates steam which makes the interior spongy.

8. 8

   Cook covered on medium-low: Cook 3-4 minutes until the top surface dries and looks set.

9. 9

   Check base: Lift a corner — base should be lightly golden. Set dosa remains pale golden, not dark.

10. 10

    Serve: Karnataka set dosa is served in a set of 3 dosas. Serve with coconut chutney, potato sagu and onion chutney.