πŸ₯žβœ¨ Rava Dosa

Thin, crisp South Indian semolina crΓͺpes speckled with spices and herbs

Spice Level: 🌢️🌢️
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 4
Calories (approx): ~160 kcal per dosa

πŸ”” Tiffin & Temple Bells

🌿 Introduction

Rava Dosa is a masterpiece of texture β€” lace-thin, crisp-edged crΓͺpes made instantly
from semolina, rice flour, and spices.
Light, fragrant, and beautifully speckled with cumin, chilies, and herbs,
this dosa is a tiffin favorite that never fails to delight.

β€œA lacy golden web of crispness, woven from spice and morning light.”

Rava Dosa

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πŸ“ Ingredients

For the Batter

  • Β½ cup rava (sooji / semolina)

  • Β½ cup rice flour

  • ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour (optional, for crispness)

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • Β½ tsp crushed pepper

  • 1–2 green chilies, chopped

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 sprig curry leaves, chopped

  • Salt to taste

  • 2–2Β½ cups water (thin, watery batter)

For cooking

  • Oil or ghee

🍽️ Instructions

  • Mix the Dry Ingredients – Combine rava, rice flour, (maida if using), cumin, pepper, chilies, ginger, onions, and curry leaves.

  • Add Water – Pour in water gradually until batter is watery and pourable, not thick.

  • Rest 10 Minutes – Allow rava to absorb some moisture.

  • Heat the Tawa – Keep pan medium-hot. Rava dosa needs a hot surface.

  • Pour the Batter – Pour batter from a height in a circular motion; it fills naturally like lace.

  • Add Oil – Drizzle oil around the edges.

  • Cook Crisp – Do not flip. Cook until golden and crisp.

  • Serve Hot – Best enjoyed immediately with coconut chutney and sambar.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve with coconut chutney, cranberry thokku, tomato chutney, sambar and a touch of ghee.

Pairs beautifully with medu vada for a full tiffin spread.

πŸ’¬ Soulful Note

There is quiet artistry in rava dosa β€” the pour, the sizzle, the way it forms delicate lace patterns on the pan,

like morning light caught in a golden web.

πŸ“š Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

Cook's Wisdom

Tip: Batter must be watery β€” thick batter never gives lace holes.

  • Stir batter before every dosa; rava settles.

  • Add ghee for extra crispness and aroma.

  • Sprinkle onions directly on tawa for restaurant-style texture variation.

  • For extra lace, add 2 tbsp buttermilk to batter.

πŸ“Š Nutrition (Per Serving β€” Approx.)

  • Calories 160

  • Protein 3g

  • Carbs 26g

  • Fat 4g

  • Fiber 1g

πŸƒπŸŒΆπŸƒ The Bottom Line

Crisp, lacy, and full of flavor β€” Rava Dosa is instant South Indian comfort, elegant and easy in every bite.

🧑 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

Maya Shetty – Stirred By Spice Author Photo

Hi, I’m Maya Shetty β€” cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart β€” where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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