Karuppu Kavuni Dosa
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Tamil
Type of Rice Used:
Karuppu Kavuni Rice
Difficulty:
Medium
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
8 hours (soaking + fermentation)
Cooking Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
8 hours 20 minutes


Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- Karuppu Kavuni Rice – 1 cup
- Whole Urad Dal – ¼ cup
- Methi Seeds – ½ tsp
- Water – as needed (for grinding and batter consistency)
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – for cooking
Instructions for Karuppu Kavuni Dosa:
Preparation:
- Rinse and soak Karuppu Kavuni rice, urad dal, and methi seeds together in water for 6–8 hours.
- Drain and grind the mixture to a smooth batter, adding water gradually. The consistency should be pourable but not watery.
- Transfer batter to a large bowl, add salt, mix well, and let it ferment in a warm place for 8 hours or overnight.
Cooking Process:
- Heat a dosa tawa on medium flame. Once hot, drizzle a few drops of oil and wipe clean with a cloth.
- Pour a ladleful of batter in the centre and spread it outward in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
- Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until the base is crisp and golden brown.
- Flip and cook the other side for a minute if desired (optional).
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve hot with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or sambar.
- Pairs well with a jaggery and ghee drizzle for a sweet twist.
Pro Tips:
- Fermentation time may vary by weather—look for bubbles and a slight sour aroma.
- For extra softness, add a tablespoon of poha while grinding.
- Use cast iron tawa for an authentic texture and colour.