NEER DOSA

Neer dosa literally meaning water dosa in Tulu language is a crepe prepared from rice batter. The Mangalorean Neer Dosa Recipe, is a simple, quick recipe to make. This dosa unlike other dosa batter, the neer dosa is made purely from rice and combined along with coconut. The coconut not only gives the batter a good taste, but also gives it a soft texture. Also it doesn't require any fermentation process like other dosas.

INGREDIENTS:

Raw rice - 1 cup
Coconut - 5 tbsp
Salt to taste
Water as needed

METHOD:

1. Soak the rice in water for at least 3 hours.

2. Grind the soaked rice, coconut and salt in a blender adding water little at a time to make a smooth batter. It is important to add a little water at a time to grind the rice into a smooth batter. When you feel the batter between your fingers it should be smooth and not coarse.

 3. Transfer it to a large bowl. Add enough water such that the dosa batter has a smooth flowing consistency. 

4. To make the Neer Dosa, we don’t spread it on the pan like a pancake or a regular dosa. We pour the dosa batter on the hot pan and it will spread itself creating holes.

5. Once you have the right heat on the pan; pour a ladle of the batter in a circular motion starting from the outer edges. The batter will sizzle and flow to spread itself. There is no need to sprinkle oil to cook the Neer Dosa.

6. Close the lid and let it cook for few minutes. Do not flip and cook the other sides.

7. Slide a flat spatula from the sides of the pan and fold the Neer Dosa into a half and then into another half to form a triangle. Place the Neer dosa on a platter and continue to make Neer Dosa’s the similar way.

8. Neer Dosa can be served with grated coconut and jaggery mixture. It is the best side dish for neer dosa.