Onion Dosa

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Onion Dosa is a delectable South Indian crepe that combines the airy lightness of traditional dosa with the savory kick of caramelized onions, green chilies, and aromatic tempering spices. Prepared with a perfectly fermented dosa batter, the dish gets an irresistible touch of crunch and spice from a sautéed onion mixture featuring mustard seeds, cumin, and fragrant curry leaves. Each dosa is cooked to perfection with a drizzle of ghee or butter, giving it a rich, crispy texture that complements the mildly spicy filling. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Serve it hot with coconut chutney and sambar for a complete meal that highlights the authentic taste of South Indian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Dosa batter
• 2 medium Onions
• 2 small Green chilies
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons Ghee or butter

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onions and green chilies.

Step 2

In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to crackle.

Step 3

Add curry leaves, chopped onions, and green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onions are translucent.

Step 4

Add salt to the onion mixture, stir well, and remove from heat. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick or cast-iron griddle (tava) on medium-high flame.

Step 6

Once hot, lightly grease it with a few drops of oil and a piece of cloth or half-cut onion for even spreading.

Step 7

Pour a ladleful (approximately 1/4 cup) of dosa batter into the center of the griddle.

Step 8

Using the back of the ladle, spread the batter in a circular motion to form a thin crepe.

Step 9

Drizzle ghee or butter around the edges and on top of the dosa.

Step 10

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the prepared onion mixture evenly over the dosa.

Step 11

Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges begin to lift and the bottom turns golden brown and crisp.

Step 12

Carefully fold the dosa and transfer it to a serving plate.

Step 13

Repeat the process for the remaining batter and onion mixture.

Step 14

Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1021.7 grams (1021.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1565

Total Fat 67.10g	86%
Saturated Fat 21.40g	107%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 2617mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 213.00g	77%
Dietary Fiber 14.60g	52%
Total Sugars 18.70g
Protein 31.70g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175mg	13%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1004mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 53.8%