- How do I make ghee at home?
- Simmer butter over low heat until the water evaporates and the milk solids settle at the bottom, then strain off the golden-yellow fat.
Ghee dosa
If dosa made with oil is the everyday meal, Ghee Dosa is for celebrations. Ghee (clarified butter) is not just a fat, but a flavouring: its nutty, caramel aroma seeps deep into the batter, resulting in a crispy texture that would last for hours – if there were any left. This dish is the pinnacle of South Indian comfort food; its scent fills the entire kitchen.
Ingredients
200
g
Rice
100
g
Lentils (Urad dal / Black gram)
400
ml
Water
1
tsp
Salt
4
tbsp
Ghee (clarified butter)
1
tsp
Mustard seeds
6
pcs
Curry leaves
2
cloves
Garlic
2
pcs
Chilli
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Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Crêpe pan or flat frying pan
- Ladle
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Soak the rice and lentils for 4-6 hours.
Tip: Softening is essential for a smooth batter.
2
✓
Blend until smooth with the water, mix in the salt, and rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: The consistency should be runny, like single cream.
3
✓
Prepare the spiced 'tadka': in a little hot ghee, pop the mustard seeds, add the curry leaves, crushed garlic, and chopped chilli. Fry until fragrant.
Tip: Careful, garlic burns quickly!
4
✓
Heat the pan, grease lightly with ghee.
Tip: Medium-high heat is needed.
5
✓
Spread the batter in a circular motion, very thinly.
Tip: The thinner, the crispier.
6
✓
When the top starts to dry, drizzle generously with melted ghee (approx. 1 tsp/dosa).
Tip: The ghee absorbs into the pores and fries the batter from the inside too.
7
✓
Fry until golden brown, then place some of the spiced mixture in the middle.
Tip: A crispy dosa separates from the pan by itself.
8
✓
Fold and serve hot.
Tip: Authentic with coconut chutney.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 200 g Rice
- 100 g Lentils (Urad dal / Black gram)
- 400 ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 6 pcs Curry leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 pcs Chilli