Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)
Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes) are thin, lacy griddle cakes made from brown rice and whole wheat flours, speckled with onions, cilantro, and warm spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Lightly tangy from rice vinegar with a gentle heat from cayenne, they cook up crisp at the edges and tender inside. Serve hot for breakfast or brunch with chutney or yogurt.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir the brown rice and whole wheat flours together in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Stir in the water to make a thin batter.
- 3
Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, sugar, turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, coriander, ginger, cayenne pepper, and rice vinegar, and mix until evenly combined.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour or overnight.
- 5
To cook the dosas, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and spread it in a thin layer over the bottom.
- 7
Cook for 1 minute, turn, and cook for 1 minute more.
- 8
Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Calories 171.57 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 3.95 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 32.6 g 12%
- Total Fat 3.12 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.41 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 12.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.87 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.16 g --
- Added Sugars 1.87 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 37.23 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 174.01 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 8.05 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 3.08 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Dosas (Indian style Pancakes) is an Indian breakfast recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 171.57 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)?
- It is an Indian pancake recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes) made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Coriander. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 171.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes) healthy?
- Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes) has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 171.57 calories and 3.95 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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