Instant Rava Dosa (Semolina Pancakes) Recipe

Name: Instant Rava Dosa (Semolina Pancakes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour; 1 cup wheat flour or 1 cup maize flour; 1 cup semolina (rava); 1/2 cup curds; 1 pinch baking soda; For seasoning; 3 green chilies, deseeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 inch gingerroot, peeled and chopped fine; 10 peppercorns (coarsely pounded - as it lends a very spicy flavour to the dosas) (optional); 1 tablespoon oil; 1 sprig curry leaf, chopped (Green); 1 pinch asafoetida powder; salt; sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup rice flour
1 cup wheat flour or 1 cup maize flour
1 cup semolina (rava)
1/2 cup curds
1 pinch baking soda
For seasoning
3 green chilies, deseeded and chopped
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 inch gingerroot, peeled and chopped fine
10 peppercorns (coarsely pounded - as it lends a very spicy flavour to the dosas) (optional)
1 tablespoon oil
1 sprig curry leaf, chopped (Green)
1 pinch asafoetida powder
salt
sugar (optional)

1
Mix wheat/maize, rice, rava (suji), curd, baking soda and salt.
2
Add water to it and make dough of pouring consistency.
3
Heat oil in kadai and add the mustard seeds.
4
After the mustard seeds splutter, add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, green chilles, ginger, pepper corns (optional) and curry leaves.
5
Heat till the cumin seeds get golden.
6
Add the seasoning to the batter.
7
Leave it for 3-5 mins or even upto an hour.
8
Important: Making a rava dosa is different from making a normal dosa.
9
The consistency of the dough has to be more watery.
10
You need to pour the batter all over the fry pan starting from the outer circle and fill it towards the center.
11
Swirl the pab around so that there are no gaps in the dosa and the batter spreads fine all round.
12
As it cooks tiny holes (like dots) will appear on the dosa.
13
(3 to 5 mins) Cover the fry pan after spreading the batter.
14
Turn to cook the other side if needed (I do so as we like the dosas crisp) (for a minute or so uncovered) Accompaniments: sambar, chutney, or a potato vegetable.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup rice flour, 1 cup wheat flour or 1 cup maize flour, 1 cup semolina (rava), 1/2 cup curds, and more.

Yes, Instant Rava Dosa (Semolina Pancakes) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Instant Rava Dosa (Semolina Pancakes)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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