dosa

Also known as dosai, thosai, dhosai, dhosa, tosai, dosey, dosha

thin pancakes originating from South India

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Key facts

Type: Pancake , crepe
Place of origin: Southern India
Serving temperature: Hot
Main ingredients: Rice and black gram
Variations: Masala dosa , rava dosa, ghee roast dosa, podi dosa, paneer dosa, plain dosa, and many more

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native label: ദോശ
Commons category: Dosa

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A dosa (in Indian English) or thosai (in Malaysian English and Singapore English) is a thin, savoury batter bread in South Indian cuisine made from a fermented batter of ground black gram and rice. Dosas are served hot, often with chutney and sambar.

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