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.
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.
A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.
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Soft, bite-sized baby idlis are layered with a spiced minced meat mixture as they steam and the result is a delightful north-South fusion teatime treat.
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"If you are eliminating rice, oil, nuts or any food items which give you good nutrients, it becomes very difficult to manage the other nutrients which were supposed to come from that food item," explains Dr Rajeshwari Panda.
Swap your regular dosas for a healthier option that's nutritious.
Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known for its many culinary traditions, reflecting the numerous communities that make this region their home.
Make the ragi batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It comes handy when you're short of time in the kitchen.
The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.
This wonderful-tasting gluten-free dosa is made with samo rice and sabudana.
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These dosas are an excellent meal for Shravan.
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Chilas or kuttu ka aatta pancakes stuffed with vegetables is a fasting treat.
This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Kumar, who runs NY Dosa, is a 39-year-old migrant from Sri Lanka. He has been a finalist in the contest thrice. He won the first prize for his Pondicherry Dosa, which is filled with seasonal vegetables.
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The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.
Millets, dal and a bunch of spices can be steamed together for an awesome version of this rice cake.
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A delicious Mangalorean dish that is served with steamed rice or neer dosas.
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An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture
It pairs brilliantly with appams, neer dosas and steamed rice.
