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Kerala Mutta Dosa
🇮🇳 Indian

Kerala Mutta Dosa

🇮🇳 Indian

Dosa with egg poured through the surface, roadside protein bomb. Fermented batter, hot pan, fifty-year-old technique — south Indian breakfast engineering at its best. Classic sides: molaga podi with sesame oil, and a bowl of sambar.

Prep 35 min Cook 15 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Ginger1-inch piece
  • Green Chili2
  • Mustard Seeds1/2 tsp
  • Curry Leaves2 sprigs
  • Asafoetidaa pinch
  • Eggs4
  • Coconut Oil2 tbsp
  • Rice Flour1 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grind the soaked rice and dal to a thick, fluffy batter — it should ribbon off the spoon — and ferment 8 hours.

  2. 2

    Loosen the batter to pouring consistency — think thick pancake batter, not glue.

  3. 3

    Get the pan properly hot; the first attempt tells you everything about the temperature.

  4. 4

    Spoon the batter in, swirl or shape quickly, and let it set undisturbed for two minutes.

  5. 5

    Wait for the edges to lift on their own, then flip for a minute more; serve hot with chutney and sambar.

Chef's tip

A pinch of sugar in the batter deepens the golden colour.

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Watch how it's made

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