Neer Dosa Lacy Rice Crepes My Food Story

on Jul 04, 2022, Updated Aug 22, 2022 One of the first things I learnt after getting married to Denver and his Mangalorean family was how to make Neer Dosa. I was and still am so fascinated by how something so simple can taste so amazing. I can only describe these as French crepes but lighter, softer and thinner. Made with soaked rice, this isn’t your regular dosa – these rice crepes are soft, thin, and lacy and they soak up flavours super well. My favourite way to eat them is with a spicy curry like Kori Gassi or a South Indian style Egg Curry, but a tasty chutney also works well. They’re really quick to whip up since the batter doesn’t need fermentation, making it the perfect option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Love South Indian food? Try Idli Dosa Batter, Millet Mysore Masala Dosa, Chutney Recipes, Tomato Chutney – 2 Ways, Jesse’s Rasam Recipe | Tomato Rasam and South Indian Style Egg Curry

What is Neer Dosa?

Neer basically means water and that’s what gives these dosas their name – the batter is really thin, like the consistency of milk. Neer dosa is made by soaking idli rice overnight or for at least 6 hours and then blending the soaked (and drained) rice with freshly grated coconut, water and salt. The coconut is added for the slight nutty flavour it gives to the dosa. The batter is blended till it’s nice and smooth – you shouldn’t feel any grittiness when rubbing it between your fingers. The batter is then poured into a hot, greased non-stick or cast iron dosa tava pan, and then cooked for a few minutes. This dosa recipe without fermentation is quick and easy to make and light on the stomach. It’s also perfect school lunch box material since it’s finger food and not too heavy. My daughter LOVES these for school!

Here’s everything you’ll need to make Neer Dosa

Rice – Idli Rice works best here but you can use any short grain rice variety for the batter.Grated Coconut – I use it in a 1:4 ratio of rice to coconut. This ingredient is optional, but I find that grinding the rice with a little coconut helps enhance the flavorWater – Don’t add too much water while grinding, otherwise the rice won’t grind properly. Only add ½ -¾ cup of water for every cup of soaked rice while grinding, for a smooth batter.. Once the batter is ready, mix more water to get the right consistency – thicker than water, slightly viscous like the consistency of milk. Totally we need about 2 ¼ – 2 ½ cups per cup of riceSalt – An obvious but essential ingredient, for tasteGhee – For greasing the pan. Sub with a neutral flavoured oil. Don’t use butter or the neer dosa will be slightly brownish

How to make Neer Dosa

Here’s a quick step by step showing you how to make neer dosa at home:

Soak idli rice overnight. Drain completely.
Add idli rice, grated coconut, ¾ cup of water and salt to a mixer and grind to a smooth paste.
Transfer the paste to a bowl, add 1 ½ cup of water, and mix well. Adjust the consistency with the remaining water if necessary.
The consistency should be like milk, easy to pour.
Heat a non-stick pan and brush it with ghee.
Pour a ladleful of batter and swirl it around till the base is covered.
Cook for 30 seconds and then cover and cook it for 30 more seconds on low. Remove the lid and cook for another 15-20 seconds.
Once you start seeing the edges leaving the pan, the dosa is ready.
Slide it out on a perforated surface like bamboo trivet.
You can also use a sieve, turn it upside down and lay the dosa over it. This allows it to cool completely without becoming sticky.
Fold into a triangle and serve.

Richa’s top tips to make the perfect Neer Dosa:

The next time you have a craving for dosa, be sure to try out this neer dosa recipe – you won’t turn back! Enjoy it fresh or pack it for the go, this recipe is perfect anytime of day and anywhere. Is neer dosa good for health? Neer dosa is gluten-free and can be vegan. It is quite light and easily digestible, making it a great healthy breakfast option. Why is neer dosa famous? Neer dosa is a great alternative to dosa as it is a no fermentation recipe that comes together fairly quickly to satisfy those sudden dosa cravings and is famously served across restaurants in Karnataka. If you like easy dosa recipes like this, you can also try making my instant oats dosa. Neer Dosa goes well with – Chutney 3 Ways, Tomato Chutney – 2 Ways, Mushroom Pepper Fry (South Indian style), Spicy Chettinad Pepper Chicken Fry/Roast and South Indian Style Egg Curry