Rava Dosa

Introduction :

Rava dosa also called Ravvattu  is an Indian pancake of South India.It is a derivative of
the popular Dosa.It is made with rava,especially Bombay rava or semolina,which
doesn't need fermentation and is usually considered a fast tiffin.

The batter is spread onto a hot pan by pouring it over the pan.(Unlike other dosas
where a ladle is used).It's heated until it becomes crispy.Then,it is removed and
served along with chutney.


Recipe For Rava Dosa :

Ingredients:

To Marinate:
All-purpose Flour/Maida	1 Cup
Semolina/Rava	1/2 Cup
Salt	To Taste
Curd	2 tbsp.
Rice Flour	2 tbsp.(Optional)
To Season Rava Dosa Mix :
Oil	1 tsp.
Mustard Seeds	1/2 tsp.
Cumin Seeds	1 1/2 tsp.
Red chillies	2
Pepper Corns	1 tsp.
Curry Leaves	1 Strand
Cashewnuts	10
To Add With Dosa Batter :
Onion	1 (Medium)
Green chillies	2
Ginger	1 Inch Size
Coriander Leaves	3 tbsp.

Method:

Mix all the dry ingredients well.Chop the curry leaves and split the red chillies.

Cut the cashews into small pieces.Chop the onion,ginger,green chillies and
coriander leaves to very fine pieces.

Use the items given in “To Season Rava Dosa Mix “.In a pan heat oil,
when hot add mustard seeds.When the mustard seeds splutters,add the red
chili,pepper,curry leaves and cashews.Fry for 20-30 and add this to the dry
ingredients mix and mix it well.

Mix the chopped onion,green chili,ginger and coriander leaves with the above mix.

Add salt,curd and enough water (around 3 to 4 cups).Mix them well and make a
lump free watery mix.

Heat the stove top griddle in medium flame,when hot,spill the mix all over,
note the word, just spill them all over the griddle in any shape,make sure
you don’t spread them out like you make ordinary Dosa.

Spray some oil on top and allow it to cook for at least 5 min – 10 min or
till they turn golden brown on the first side in medium flame and turn the
other side.They would be very soft and break apart if turned before it’s
done crisp on the first side.So care should be taken to cook properly
till they turn golden brown on the first side before turning over.

Serve with Coconut or Tomato Chutney or Sambar.


Tips :

The mix can be increased by the quantity and made in advance.But use them
before a month from the mixing date,else it spoils the freshness of the dosa.

Add some finely chopped onions on the top side while cooking dosa to prepare
it as Onion Rava dosa.


Source :  A Friend.