Tomato Dosa

Tomato dosa is one of my family's all time favourite. This recipe is borrowed from my mom. It is an instant dosa as there is no need for the batter to be fermented, tomato adds tanginess to it. All we need is to soak the rice for 3 hrs.

Tomato Dosa Recipe

Preparation time : 3 hrs | Serves : 2
Category : Main course | Cuisine : South Indian

Ingredients

For grinding:

Idly Rice - 2 cups
Tomatoes - 2 (medium sized)
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Jeera - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Hing (Perungayam) - 1/4 tsp
Salt as needed

To temper:

Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Urad + Chana dal - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Big onion - 1/2 finely chopped
Coriander leaves/Cilantro - finely chopped

Method

1. Soak the rice for minimum 3 hrs.

2. Grind it to a smooth batter in a mixer or grinder along with all the ingredients given under For grinding.

3. Heat the pan with 2 tsp of oil and temper it with all the items given under To temper and fry onions till transparent. I generally use olive oil for tempering. You can use any oil of your wish.

4. Add the tempered items along with the chopped coriander leaves to the batter.

5. Add required salt (if not added while grinding) and water. Consistency of the batter should be watery than usual dosa batter to get crispy dosas.

6. Pour it on the heated tawa and drizzle oil, cook on both sides.
    Serve hot with coriander or coconut chutney.