Set Dosa Karnataka

Ingredients

• - thick set dosa
• - 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• - Spices as required
• - Salt to taste
• - Fresh coriander

Method

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. 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. Check consistency: Set dosa batter should be slightly thicker than regular dosa batter. Add water if needed.
4. Heat tawa: Heat a small flat tawa on medium heat.
5. Oil the tawa: Drizzle half tsp oil and spread.
6. Pour thick batter: Pour a full ladle of batter — do not spread too thin. Set dosa is thick like a pancake.
7. Cover: Cover with a lid. This creates steam which makes the interior spongy.
8. Cook covered on medium-low: Cook 3-4 minutes until the top surface dries and looks set.
9. Check base: Lift a corner — base should be lightly golden. Set dosa remains pale golden, not dark.
10. Serve: Karnataka set dosa is served in a set of 3 dosas. Serve with coconut chutney, potato sagu and onion chutney.