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    Home » Recipes » Idli | Dosa

    Podi Dosa - Dosa with Milagai Podi

    Published: Jul 12, 2017 · by Nisha

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    Podi Dosa - Easy way to give an ordinary dosa a zing. Rather than preparing side dishes separately, you can make this 2 in 1 combined.

    This dish stirs up many nostalgic feelings. I spent day in and day out eating Podi dosa during the best period of my life.

    "Gumenge phirenge nachenge gayenge ash karenge aur kya"

    "Early twenties" - I was far away from home, economically independent for the first time, lived with friends and had the most fun! had this for lunch most of the days.  My office canteen offered the best Podi Dosa; one bite and I fell for it. Give this a try without any second thought and I guarantee that you ll love it.

    Milagai podi is a staple in most South Indian homes. As I have already mentioned in this post, it is the most favourite side dish for Idli & Dosa. Rather than serving this on the side, you can directly apply this on top of the dosa, roll and devour! Dosa - on the go is ready. This pairs up well with coconut chutney, so if there is time don't skip the chutney.

    Podi Dosa
    Podi Dosa
    5 from 2 votes
    Podi Dosa
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    Podi Dosa
    Prep Time
    2 mins
    Cook Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    12 mins
     
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 5 no's
    Author: Nisha
    Ingredients
    Toppings
    • 5 tablespoon Milagai Podi
    • Salt if needed
    For Dosa
    • 5 ladle Dosa Batter
    • Oil for cooking
    Instructions
    1. Heat the tawa or griddle on medium high heat. To check if the tawa is hot enough, sprinkle some water and it should sizzle immediately and the droplets should skitter.  

    2. Slightly grease the tawa with oil. Pour the batter and spread it quickly in a circular fashion and make it slightly thicker than the regular dosa. Immediately sprinkle the podi on top. Cover and cook for a minute or so.

    3. Once the top-side gets cooked and the bottom is browned (golden brown), remove the dosa from the tawa. 

    4. You can serve this with chutney or sambhar.

    Recipe Notes

    Cover the dosa and cook. This prevents the dosa from getting dried on the top side.

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    Comments

    1. Gayathri Kumar says

      August 01, 2017 at 9:34 am

      This is my favourite dosa. You have made it perfect..

      Reply
    2. Sapana says

      July 29, 2017 at 10:43 pm

      Podi dosa is all time favourite of my family. Looks delicious.

      Reply
    3. Chef Mireille says

      July 28, 2017 at 1:52 am

      spicy and delicious dosa for sure

      Reply
    4. Priya Srinivasan says

      July 27, 2017 at 7:28 am

      Who doesn't love podi dosa!!! I sprinkle it with thengai podi or even sundaikaai podi too!! Love the flavor the podi imparts into the dosa!!! lovely clicks!

      Reply
    5. Veena Krishnakumar says

      July 27, 2017 at 7:18 am

      We love podi dosa and this pic is too tempting. Vibha might land up at your door seeing this:)

      Reply
    6. themadscientiststskitchen says

      July 26, 2017 at 5:52 pm

      My favourite. Wish I could have some now.

      Reply
    7. Srivalli Jetti says

      July 20, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Nothing beats this for me Nisha, I love this!..

      Reply
    8. Mayuri Patel says

      July 20, 2017 at 3:21 am

      This simple dosa looks so flavourful... I love eating them sometimes without chutney and sambar. I will add the podi next time.

      Reply
    9. Jayashree says

      July 19, 2017 at 8:16 pm

      Molaga podi is a must-have condiment in my pantry. The podi dosa looks very appetising.

      Reply
    10. Vaishali says

      July 17, 2017 at 1:38 am

      Ah ! Lovely , these podi Dosa's are tempting me , they are my favourite . Beautifully made would love to roll it up and enjoy.

      Reply

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