DOSAS (INDIAN RICE AND LENTIL PANCAKES)

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In response to a request, I haven't tried these, but they sound intriguing. This is an Indian lentil and rice pancake. The mixture needs to soften and set for sometime, you'll need at least 1 1/2 days to complete the process.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 8 dosas

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 1/4 cups bottled water (chlorine interferes with softening process)
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1/2 cup Urad Dal (skinned split lentils)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
4 teaspoons vegetable oil (divided)

Steps:

  • Combine 6 cups water, rice and lentils in a large bowl.
  • Cover and let stand 8 hours.
  • Drain and rinse.
  • Place the rice mixture, 1 1/4 cups water, and sugar in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Spoon batter in a clean bowl and cover.
  • Let stand for 12 hours (in a warm place free from drafts) or overnight.
  • Stir in salt.
  • Heat 1/2 tsp.
  • of oil in an iron skillet.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup into pan and heat over medium heat.
  • Turn pancake over when bubbles form and edges are cooked.
  • Repeat until batter is cooked.

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