TRY THIS SOUTH INDAN DISH CALLED "PLANE DOSA"

PLAIN DOSAI (Rice pancakes)

1 c. rice 7 Tbsp. water
1/4 c. urad dhal 1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fenugreek 12 tsp. melted butter
1 Tbsp. cooked rice

The batter for Dosai has to be ready a day ahead during the summer and two

days ahead during winter before preparation.

Soak rice and urad dhal separately for 3 hours.

Fenugreek can be soaked with urad dhal. In a blender, grind soaked rice

with 1 tablespoon of cooked rice and 3 tablespoons of water.

Urad dhal and fenugreek have be ground with 4 tablespoons of water.

Mix ground dough together well adding salt.

Keep the batter outside on top of the refrigerator for 24 hours to be fermented.

Grease a fry pan or griddle with butter over medium heat.

Pour 1/2 cup of batter over griddle and spread it into a thin round pastry.

Pour 1 teaspoon of melted butter around it and another teaspoon of melted butter on top.

When bubbles appear on top of the batter, about 2 minutes after being poured, turn it over.

When both sides become golden brown, remove from griddle and serve hot.

Makes 6 Dosai. Good to eat with coconut chutney and sambar.