Onion Dosa
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Onion Dosa is a quintessential South Indian delicacy that's as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. This gluten-free savory crepe is made from a traditional dosa batter and elevated with a flavorful topping of sautéed onions, green chilies, curry leaves, and aromatic spices like mustard and cumin seeds. Each dosa is delicately cooked to perfection on a griddle, enriched with a drizzle of ghee or butter, and served alongside coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome, authentic experience. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, Onion Dosa is a delightful way to bring the vibrant flavors of South India to your plate. Whether you're a fan of spicy, crispy dosas or simply looking to try a new spin on a classic, this recipe offers a sure-fire crowd-pleaser packed with taste and texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Dosa batter
- 2 medium Onions
- 2 small Green chilies
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons Cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Ghee or butter
Instructions
Finely chop the onions and green chilies.
In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to crackle.
Add curry leaves, chopped onions, and green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
Add salt to the onion mixture, stir well, and remove from heat. Set aside.
Heat a non-stick or cast-iron griddle (tava) on medium-high flame.
Once hot, lightly grease it with a few drops of oil and a piece of cloth or half-cut onion for even spreading.
Pour a ladleful (approximately 1/4 cup) of dosa batter into the center of the griddle.
Using the back of the ladle, spread the batter in a circular motion to form a thin crepe.
Drizzle ghee or butter around the edges and on top of the dosa.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the prepared onion mixture evenly over the dosa.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges begin to lift and the bottom turns golden brown and crisp.
Carefully fold the dosa and transfer it to a serving plate.
Repeat the process for the remaining batter and onion mixture.
Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1004 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
