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Paper Dosa with Chutneys & Sambar

Crispy, impossibly thin crepes made from rice-and-lentil batter, served with tangy sambar, coconut chutney, and tomato chutney. A complete, showstopping dinner that feels restaurant-quality but comes together in under 30 minutes.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
8g
Paper Dosa with Chutneys & Sambar
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Warm a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until hot.

  2. Step 2

    Lightly oil the hot pan, then pour 1/4 cup batter in the center and immediately spread outward with the back of a spoon into a thin, wide circle.

  3. Step 3

    Cook 60-90 seconds until the bottom is golden and edges curl up slightly, then flip and cook the other side 30 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Slide onto a plate. Repeat with remaining batter to make 3-4 dosas, stacking them as you go.

  5. Step 5

    Stir sambar powder with 1 cup water and 1/4 cup diced tomato in a small pot over medium heat for 3 minutes until warm and fragrant.

  6. Step 6

    Mix shredded coconut with lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl for the chutney, then serve dosas alongside sambar and coconut chutney.

Tools you’ll need

  • non-stick crepe pan or 10-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or offset spatula
  • small pot
  • small bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons

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