Thakkali Dosai | Tomato Dosa

 Thakkali Dosai | Tomato Dosa 

Thakkali Dosai, or Tomato Dosa, is a delicious and crispy South Indian dosa variety infused with the tangy flavors of ripe tomatoes. This recipe is perfect for those looking to elevate their regular idli/dosa batter into a more flavorful and vibrant dish. Its bright red hue and slight spiciness make it as visually appealing as it is tasty, and it’s a great way to add variety to your breakfast or dinner menu.

The best part about Thakkali Dosai is its simplicity—there’s no need to make a separate batter! By blending tomatoes with a few spices and mixing it into your regular idli/dosa batter, you can whip up a flavorful meal in no time. The natural tang of the tomatoes pairs beautifully with the crispy texture of the dosa, creating a dish that’s both light and satisfying.

Tips for Making Perfect Thakkali Dosai:

1. Choose Ripe Tomatoes: For a rich, tangy flavor, use fresh, ripe, and juicy tomatoes. Overripe ones can make the dosa overly sour.

2. Blend Smoothly: Grind the tomatoes with spices like red chilies, cumin seeds, and curry leaves to ensure a smooth mixture without chunks.

3. Consistency of Batter: Adjust the consistency of the dosa batter after adding the tomato paste. It should be slightly thinner than regular dosa batter for a crispier texture.

4. Spread Evenly: Pour the batter onto a hot tava and spread it thinly to achieve a lacy, crispy dosa.

5. Cook on Medium Heat: This ensures the dosa cooks evenly without burning.

6. Grease the Pan Lightly: Use minimal oil to avoid the dosa sticking to the pan.

7. Serve Hot: Thakkali dosai tastes best when served hot and crispy.

Accompaniments:

Pair this dosa with coconut chutney, kara chutney, or a mildly spiced sambar for a complete meal. You can also enjoy it with tomato chutney for an extra burst of flavor.

Check out the step wise process of making this delicious crispy tomato dosa or thakkali dosai below.

 Ingredients

Dosa batter -2 cups

Cumin seeds -1 tsp

Curry leaves and coriander few chopped

Grind together -

Tomatoes- 4 nos

Red chillies- 4 -6 nos

Method 

👉Grind the tomatoes and red chillies to fine paste without adding water.

👉Mix this tomato paste to dosa batter.

👉Add the cumin seeds,curry leaves and coriander leaves to the batter and mix well.

👉Heat dosa tawa ,pour a laddle full of batter and make dosas.Drizzle oil on top of the dosa allow it to cook on one side, flip and cook on the other side as well.

👉Serve hot with chutney,sambar etc.

Preparation time -10 mins

Serves -4