Buttermilk Dosa

Buttermilk dosa is a popular South Indian dish made from fermented rice and buttermilk batter. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a slightly tangy flavor from the buttermilk. Ingredients:

• 2 cups dosa rice (or any short-grain rice)
• 1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram)
• 1/2 cup poha (flattened rice)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Salt to taste
• Oil or ghee for cooking

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice and Dal:

   • Rinse the dosa rice and urad dal separately under cold water until the water runs clear.
   • Soak the rice, urad dal, and poha in water separately for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight. Drain the water after soaking.

2. Grind the Batter:

   • In a blender or wet grinder, grind the soaked rice and urad dal separately into a smooth batter. Use a little water as needed to grind, but keep the batter thick.
   • Combine the ground rice and urad dal batter in a large bowl. Add buttermilk and mix well. The buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and helps in fermentation.
   • Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours or overnight. The fermentation process helps to make the dosa light and airy.

3. Season the Batter:

   • Once the batter is fermented, it will have a slightly sour smell and will be slightly risen. Stir the batter well and add salt to taste. Mix until well combined.

4. Make the Dosa:

   • Heat a non-stick or cast-iron dosa tawa (griddle) over medium-high heat. Once the tawa is hot, reduce the heat to medium-low.
   • Pour a ladleful of the dosa batter onto the center of the tawa.
   • Using the back of the ladle, spread the batter in a circular motion to form a thin dosa. Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges of the dosa.
   • Cook the dosa until the edges start to brown and crisp up, and the surface of the dosa appears cooked. This may take 1-2 minutes.
   • Flip the dosa using a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until it turns golden brown and crispy.

5. Serve:

   • Remove the dosa from the tawa and serve hot with your favorite chutney, sambar, or potato masala.

6. Repeat:

   • Repeat the process with the remaining batter to make more dosas.

Enjoy your crispy and tangy buttermilk dosa as a delicious and wholesome breakfast or snack! Adjust the thickness of the dosa batter and cooking time according to your preference.