Kara Dosai | Besan Flour Dosa | Kadalai Maavu Dosai
Kara Dosai, made with besan flour (kadalai maavu in Tamil) and rice flour, is a delicious and quick alternative to traditional dosa. Perfect for busy mornings, this simple recipe doesn’t require fermentation, making it a lifesaver when you’re short on time.
Unlike regular dosas made with fermented rice and lentil batter, Kara Dosai is unique for its nutty flavor, crispy texture, and golden color. The addition of spices elevates its taste, offering a mouthwatering twist to the classic dosa variety.
Why Kara Dosai is Special
• Quick and Easy: No soaking, grinding, or fermentation required. Just mix and cook!
• Gluten-Free and Protein-Packed: Made with besan flour, which is rich in protein and naturally gluten-free.
• Crispy and Flavorful: The combination of besan flour and rice flour creates a dosa that’s crisp, golden, and full of flavor.
To make Kara Dosai, start by preparing the batter: mix besan flour, rice flour, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida in a bowl. Gradually add water, whisking to form a smooth, lump-free batter with a consistency similar to regular dosa batter. Heat a dosa tawa and lightly grease it with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot tawa, spreading it into a thin circle. Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges and cook on medium heat until the dosa turns golden brown and crispy at the edges. Flip and cook briefly on the other side. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sambar.
Kara Dosai tastes best with:
• Coconut chutney
• Mint chutney
• Sambar
Health Benefits of Kara Dosai
Besan flour, made from ground chickpeas (Bengal gram dal), is a powerhouse of nutrition. It’s rich in protein, gluten-free, and has a nutty flavor that adds depth to dishes. This makes Kara Dosai not just a delicious treat but also a healthy choice for breakfast or snacks.
If you’re looking for a quick, crispy, and flavorful dosa that’s different from the usual, Kara Dosai is your go-to option. It’s easy to make, requires minimal prep, and is a fantastic way to switch up your breakfast routine.
Try this traditional yet unique recipe and enjoy a flavorful twist to your dosa experience!
Ingredients
Besan flour (kadalai maavu)-2 cups
Rice flour -1 cup
Red chilli powder -3/4-1 Tsp
Asafoetida-1/8 tsp
Salt-to taste
Cumin seeds -1 1/2 Tsps
Curry leaves -few
Oil -as required
Recipe Video
Method
👉In a mixing bowl add besan flour , rice flour, red chilli powder, asafoetida, salt, curry leaves and mix well .
👉Add water little by little and make a slightly thin dosa batter consistency. Check for salt.
👉Add cumin seeds mix well.
👉Heat dosa tawa and pour ladleful of batter on it and make dosas. Drizzle oil and cook on both sides until golden brown colour and crisp.
👉Enjoy crispy spicy Kara dosa with chutney n sambar .
Note :
✍️Make sure to check the consistency of the batter every time before you make dosas as it tends to thicken quickly, so adjust by adding little water.
Preparation time- 15 minutes
Yield-10-12 dosas