Introduction
Thattil kutty Dosa is a popular dish of Kerala state n Tamil Nadu and Tamil Nadu. These dosas are mini version of regular dosa. This dosa is thicker, crisper on the outside, soft from inside. This dosa is served with combination of coconut chutney and sambar. This is a famous street food eatery and can find on the streets of Kerala cities.
This dosa is commonly found in roadside Tiffin stalls of Kerala cities and Tamil Nadu cities. This dosa is also can be found at the popular restaurants and small eateries. This dosa is often served as a prasadam at the temples of Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Preparation Details:
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes (excluding soaking & fermentation time)
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Soaking Time: 6 hours
- Fermentation Time: 8 hours or overnight
- Total Time: 14 hours 25 minutes (including fermentation)
Ingredients:
For the Dosa Batter:
- 1 cup raw rice
- ¼ cup urad dal (split black gram)
- ¼ cup poha (flattened rice)
- ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Water as required
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (optional, for seasoning)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Soaking the Ingredients
- Wash and soak raw rice, urad dal, poha, and fenugreek seeds in water for about 6 hours.
Step 2: Grinding and Fermentation
- Drain the soaked ingredients and blend them in a grinder with little water to form a smooth, thick batter.
- Add salt and mix well.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl and let it ferment for 8 hours or overnight.
Step 3: Making Thattil Kutty Dosa
- Heat a dosa tawa (griddle) and grease it with a little oil.
- Take a ladle of batter and pour it onto the hot tawa, spreading it slightly to form small, thick dosas (about 3-4 inches in diameter).
- Drizzle a few drops of oil or ghee around the edges.
- Cook on medium heat until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until both sides are cooked evenly.
- Remove from the tawa and repeat for the remaining batter.
Step 4: Serving
- Serve hot with coconut chutney, sambar, or spicy tomato chutney.
- Enjoy the crispy, soft Thattil Kutty Dosa with a side of filter coffee for an authentic South Indian experience!
Servings:
- Makes 12-15 small dosas
Nutrition Table (Per Serving – 3 Dosas Approximate Values):
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 35g |
| Protein | 5g |
| Fat | 2g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sodium | 300mg |
Conclusion
Thattil Kutty Dosa is a perfect choice for those who love crispy yet soft dosas in a bite-sized form. It is an easy and delicious dish that pairs well with various chutneys and sambar. Try making these mini dosas at home and enjoy an authentic South Indian delicacy!
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