In many Karnataka homes, a fragrant ripe jackfruit dosa, lovingly called Pelekai Polo, is fried up. Some families refer to this dosa as Ponsa Polo.
Neer dosa is a delicate, paper-thin South Indian rice crepe that sits lightly on the stomach, contains minimal energy value, is naturally free from gluten, and is typically prepared without any added fats. Its nutritional profile and taste can be enhanced by including egg within the mixture or pairing it with a gently cooked egg on the side. This upgraded version makes for a wholesome morning meal that leaves you feeling comfortably full while fitting well into a balanced eating routine and supporting healthy weight control.
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Crispy, fragrant dosas can be made from umpteen kinds of batters. Some quicker. Some healthier. Some far tastier.
Crispy, fragrant dosas can be made from umpteen kinds of batters. Some quicker. Some healthier. Some far tastier.
A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.
Dosa is often tastiest when made using a dal-rice batter and frying it crispy in plenty of ghee. That's not to say that dosas made without heavy amounts of rice and ghee can't taste rather yum too and make for nutritious light breakfasts.
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The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.
Make the ragi batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It comes handy when you're short of time in the kitchen.
Swap your regular dosas for a healthier option that's nutritious.
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