Podi Dosa: A crispy South Indian delight that you will love for early morning breakfast

What more than you want on days when you’re low other than a hot, crispy dosa fresh off the griddle, topped with a flavorful and aromatic podi made with lentils, coriander seeds, cumin, and spicy red chilies. The aroma of the podi fills your senses as you take your first bite, and the crunchy texture of the dosa perfectly complements the rich, earthy flavors of the spice mix. With every bite, you taste a burst of spices that awakens your taste buds and leaves you wanting more. The combination of the crispy dosa and the savory podi is truly a match made in heaven, and you can’t help but crave another bite.

As you savor the flavors of the Podi Dosa, you realize that it’s not just a meal, but a culinary experience that transports you to the streets of South India.

Podi Dosa is a popular South Indian dish that combines the crispiness of dosa with the aromatic flavors of podi, a spice mix made with lentils and other spices. This dish is easy to prepare and is loved by many for its unique taste and texture. Podi is a type of spice mix that is made with a combination of lentils, dried chilies, and other spices. The term “podi” means powder in Tamil, which is the language spoken in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu where the spice mix originates from.

here’s a recipe for Podi Dosa:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dosa batter
• Oil or ghee for cooking

• 1/4 cup chana dal
• 1/4 cup urad dal
• 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 6-8 dried red chilies
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. To make the podi, heat a pan over medium heat and dry roast the chana dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds until golden brown and fragrant.
2. Add the dried red chilies and roast for a few more seconds until the chilies are slightly toasted.
3. Add the asafoetida and salt and mix well.
4. Let the mixture cool, then grind it into a fine powder using a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle. The podi is now ready.
5. To make the Podi Dosa, heat a non-stick pan or a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Spread a ladleful of dosa batter on the pan in a circular motion to make a thin crepe.
7. Drizzle some oil or ghee around the edges of the dosa.
8. Sprinkle some podi over the dosa and spread it evenly.
9. Cook the dosa for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
10. Flip the dosa and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
11. Remove the dosa from the pan and serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato chutney.

Enjoy the delicious and flavorful Podi Dosa!