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Ragi Dosa
Ragi Dosa is a thin, crisp South Indian crepe made from finger millet flour, needing no fermentation. Naturally rich in calcium and fibre, it's a popular nutritious breakfast choice, especially for those looking to include more millets in their diet.
Ragi Dosa at a Glance CuisineSouth Indian CountryIndia MealBreakfast CourseMain / Breakfast Food TypeVegan DifficultyEasy Preparation10 minutes Cooking20 minutes Total timeAbout 45 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving2 dosas Ragi Dosa Ingredients 1 cup ragi (finger millet) flour; 1/4 cup rice flour; 2 tbsp curd (optional); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 green chilli, chopped; 1/2 inch ginger, grated; a few curry leaves, chopped; a pinch of cumin seeds; salt to taste; water as needed; oil for cooking. How to Make Ragi Dosa Whisk ragi flour, rice flour and curd (if using) with water into a thin, watery batter, similar to neer dosa consistency. Rest the batter for 15 minutes. Stir in onion, green chilli, ginger, c…Set Dosa
Set Dosa is a soft, thick, spongy Karnataka-style dosa, traditionally served in a 'set' of three alongside a coconut-based vegetable kurma. Unlike the crisp, thin classic dosa, its fluffy texture makes it a comforting breakfast favourite.
Set Dosa at a Glance CuisineKarnataka CountryIndia MealBreakfast CourseMain / Breakfast Food TypeVegetarian DifficultyMedium Preparation15 minutes Cooking25 minutes Total timeAbout 9-13 hours Servings4 Suggested serving3 dosas (a 'set') Set Dosa Ingredients 2 cups dosa rice; 1/2 cup urad dal; 1/4 cup poha (flattened rice); 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds; salt to taste; water as needed; oil for cooking. How to Make Set Dosa Soak dosa rice, urad dal and fenugreek seeds together for 4-6 hours; soak poha separately for 20-30 minutes just before grinding. Grind everything together into a smooth, slightly thick batter, thicker than regular dosa batter. Ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours until well risen and bubbly. Ad…Idiyappam
Idiyappam, also known as string hoppers, is a delicate Kerala breakfast made by steaming thin rice-flour noodle strands into a soft, lacy disc. Light and neutral in flavour, it pairs beautifully with coconut milk, stew or curry.
Idiyappam at a Glance CuisineKerala CountryIndia MealBreakfast CourseMain / Breakfast Food TypeVegan DifficultyMedium Preparation15 minutes Cooking20 minutes Total timeAbout 35 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving3 idiyappams Idiyappam Ingredients 2 cups rice flour (idiyappam/string hopper flour); 2 cups water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp oil. How to Make Idiyappam Bring water, salt and oil to a boil. Turn off the heat, add rice flour gradually, stirring continuously to form a smooth, lump-free dough. Cover and let rest for 2-3 minutes, then knead briefly while still warm into a soft, pliable dough. Fill an idiyappam press with the warm dough. Press the dough directly into greased idli plates or a steaming tray in a circular, layered pattern of th…Puttu
Puttu is a Kerala breakfast staple made by steaming layers of coarse rice flour and grated coconut in a cylindrical mould. Its crumbly, mildly sweet texture pairs perfectly with a savoury kadala (black chickpea) curry or ripe bananas.
Puttu at a Glance CuisineKerala CountryIndia MealBreakfast CourseMain / Breakfast Food TypeVegan DifficultyMedium Preparation15 minutes Cooking20 minutes Total timeAbout 45 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving1 puttu Puttu Ingredients 2 cups puttu podi (coarse rice flour); 1 cup grated fresh coconut; 1 tsp salt; water as needed. How to Make Puttu Mix the rice flour with salt; sprinkle water gradually while mixing with your fingers until the flour reaches a coarse, slightly moist, crumbly texture that holds together when pressed. Cover and rest for 10 minutes. Fluff the mixture again with your fingers to break up any lumps. In a puttu maker, layer a portion of grated coconut at the bottom, followed by a layer of the rice flour mixture…Rava Dosa
Rava Dosa is a crispy, lacy South Indian crepe made from a thin, instant semolina batter, needing no fermentation. Its delicate, holey texture and quick preparation make it a popular choice for a fuss-free weekday breakfast.
Rava Dosa at a Glance CuisineSouth Indian CountryIndia MealBreakfast CourseMain / Breakfast Food TypeVegetarian DifficultyMedium Preparation10 minutes Cooking20 minutes Total timeAbout 50 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving2 dosas Rava Dosa Ingredients 1 cup rava (semolina); 1/2 cup rice flour; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup curd; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 green chilli, chopped; 1/2 inch ginger, grated; a few curry leaves, chopped; 1/4 tsp cumin seeds; a few crushed black peppercorns; salt to taste; water as needed; oil for cooking. How to Make Rava Dosa Whisk rava, rice flour, all-purpose flour and curd with water into a very thin, watery batter, similar to neer dosa consistency. Rest the batter for 20 minutes to let the rava absor…Thalipeeth
Thalipeeth is a savoury Maharashtrian flatbread made from a multigrain flour blend of rice, wheat, millets and lentils, hand-patted rather than rolled. Hearty and nutritious, it's a popular breakfast that keeps you full for hours.
Thalipeeth at a Glance CuisineMaharashtrian CountryIndia MealBreakfast CourseMain / Breakfast Food TypeVegan DifficultyMedium Preparation15 minutes Cooking20 minutes Total timeAbout 45 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving1 thalipeeth Thalipeeth Ingredients 1 cup thalipeeth bhajani (multigrain flour blend) or a homemade mix of equal parts rice flour, whole wheat flour and besan; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 green chilli, chopped; 1/2 inch ginger, grated; 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; salt to taste; water as needed; oil for cooking. How to Make Thalipeeth Mix the multigrain flour with onion, green chilli, ginger, coriander leaves, turmeric, cumin seeds and salt. Add water gradually and knead in…