When thinking of South Indian breakfast dishes, the most common idli and dosa come to mind. And it’s not for nothing that these two dishes are considered classics. Not only are they delicious, they have stood the test of time and have been recreated in countless ways to suit contemporary tastes. Dosas, in particular, have been reinvented over and over again. While some consider pancakes to be the Western siblings of Indian dosas, food connoisseurs will argue that nothing can beat the warmth of a well-made, crispy dosa.
However, no reproach can be made if, after several years on the daily breakfast menu, the dish tends to be dull. To address this, we’ve put together a list of unique dosa recipes that will blow your mind and send your taste buds on a happy gastronomic ride. Look here:
Also read: How to Make Thattu Dosa – a popular treat from the streets of Kerala
Here are 7 unique dosa recipes for you:
1. Cheese Chili Dosa
Let’s start with a simple but quirky recipe. This dosa is a perfect treat for all cheese lovers out there. All you have to do is add some grated cheese and chilli flakes to the dosa while it is browning in the pan. Be careful when folding so that the dosa does not tear.
2. Chicken dosa
If you’re not a vegetarian, you’ve probably tried imagining every vegetarian dish in its meaty avatar. And we think the dosa shouldn’t be any different. This recipe elevates the simple dosa with a delicious and flavorful chicken filling. Vegetarians can replace the chicken with paneer.
Also read: Thalippu Dosa: This simple tadka dosa is the ultimate way to satisfy your cravings
3. Pav Bhaji Dosa
If you’ve always wanted to know what an Indian fusion recipe would look like, then this is the place for you. This recipe combines classic North Indian street food with the best comfort food in South India. Next time you have some leftover Pav Bhaji, you will know what to do.
4. Palak Dosa
If you are someone who steers clear of vegetables when you know you need to add them to your diet, this dosa is perfect for you. In this recipe, spinach, known as palak in Hindi, is added to the dosa to give you a nutritious and healthy meal.
5. Mini soy dosa
This dosa recipe is what you need to get fitter when on a regiment. This dish is made from soy milk and whole wheat flour. Healthy and tasty, what’s not to love about this dish?
Also read: Indian Cooking Tips: Use leftover dal and give your neer dosa a smacking twist
6. Egg dosa
Egg is one of the most versatile ingredients, just like dosa is a dish that is easy to experiment with. When you put the two together, you get the delicious egg dosa.
7. Ghee Roast Chicken Dosa Quesadilla
While this recipe sounds intimidating, it’s simple. The dosa is filled with plenty of chicken and cheese and cut into bite-sized triangles. Works best with a curry leaf dip.
Which one do you do first? Let us know in the comments section.
