neer dosa recipe, how to make neer dosa recipe

neer dosa recipe, how to make neer dosa recipe

neer dosa recipe with step by step photos – thin, fluffy and lacy crepes made with rice batter.

neer dosa is yet another variety of dosa from the karnataka cuisine. the word ‘neer’ translates to ‘water’ in tulu language, which means ‘water dosa’. these dosas are so called as the batter is watery and not thick like the usual dosa batter.

neer dosa was introduced in our family through one of our aunts, who is from the bunt community from mangalore. thereafter we would make these often for morning breakfasts as they are easy to prepare and does not require any fermentation. pair these lacy dosas with some coconut chutney and you have a nice breakfast. they also go well in the tiffin box. these dosas are so light, that you can easily have 5 to 6 of them in one go.

neer dosas are easy to prepare as fermentation is not required. you just need to soak the rice for about 4 to 5 hours and then grind it. once the batter is ready, you can start making the dosas. you can also soak the rice overnight.

apart from coconut chutney, neer dosa can also be served with veg sagu or veg korma. for kids you can serve these dosas with coconut milk or milk sweetened with some jaggery. the recipe is naturally gluten free and vegan.

INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

• 1 cup regular rice (sona masuri or parimal rice or surti kolam)
• 1.5 to 2 cups water or add as required
• salt as required
• oil for making dosas

INSTRUCTIONS

1. soak 1 cup rice in enough water for 4 to 5 hours or overnight
2. drain the soaked rice and add them in a wet grinder jar.
3. just add water enough for grinding the rice. if you add all the water then you won't be able to grind the rice well.
4. grind to a smooth batter and then take it in another bowl or pan.
5. add more water to get a thin flowing watery consistency. i added 2 cups of water for 1 cup of rice. the addition of water depends on the quality and kind of rice. so add water as required.
6. then add salt as required and stir well.
7. in a cast iron pan or a non stick pan. drizzle ½ tsp of oil.
8. just spread the oil all over with a spoon or small piece of cotton kitchen napkin.
9. stir the batter and take a ladle full of batter.
10. then pour the batter moving outwards to inside like the way we do for rava dosa.
11. fill in the large gaps too with some of the batter.
12. cover with a lid and cook the neer dosa till done. don't brown it or flip it.
13. make a triangular fold on the tawa itself.
14. then remove the dosa and place it in a plate. make neer dosas this way and place them separately without them touching each other in a plate.
15. serve neer dosa hot or warm with coconut chutney, veg sagu, veg korma.