Rava dosa recipe, How to make rava dosa (Soaking method) - Raks Kitchen (2024)

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Rava dosa made by soaking rava (Semolina), rice flour and all purpose flour (maida). Quick video, step by step photos.

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I have posted instant version and always make it that way because I make rava dosa for me alone. And don’t spend much time for it. But for long time wanted to try this soaking method.

Even my friend have told it turns out tasty, where her MIL soaks overnight. When my Co-sis told her neighbor aunty makes this version, it sound interesting where it involved giving the batter a grind. So I tried and turned out really tasty.

🥘 Ingredients

Rava - Semolina, sooji, cream of wheat however you call it is available in many varieties like Bombay rava, ceroti rava, roasted, double roasted. I use un roasted rava and it gives best flavor.

📝 Variations

Instead of maida, you can use atta (wheat flour). You can also make with or without onion. You can also temper the batter with mustard urad dal, curry leaves followed by chilli and onion. Saute and add to batter for another flavor.

🥣 Storage

You can store the leftover batter in fridge for a day or two. Before using, strain the water above and mix fresh water, a handful of rava and a little salt to make it fresh.

💭 Top tip

  • To make perfect rava dosa, use cast iron pan.
  • Be generous with oil or ghee at least for first few dosas.
  • For crispy and perfect golden results, cook it medium flame for long time. If you cook in high flame it may get dark fast but wont be crispy.

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Rava dosa recipe

Rava dosa made by soaking rava (Semolina), rice flour and all purpose flour (maida). Packed with flavors, crisp, lacy dosa. Video, stepwise photos.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Soaking time 3 hours hours

Author Raks Anand

Servings 10

Equipments (Amazon Affiliate links)

Cast iron tawa

Cup measurements

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Rava Semolina
  • ½ cup Rice flour
  • ½ cup Maida All purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 Onion
  • 2 Green chilli
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger finely chopped
  • 1 Pinch Asafoetida
  • Salt
  • 1 Sprig Curry leaves
  • Oil/ ghee – As needed

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, place rava, rice flour, maida and mix well with water ( 2 cups approx). Keep aside for 3 hours covered.

  • After three hours, blend the batter in a mixer. (I used my hand blender). You can grind the rava when it is dry and then proceed with soaking. But I opted to blend the batter.

  • Add roughly crushed black pepper, cumin seeds, ginger, finely chopped green chilli, salt, asafoetida and mix well. You can add finely chopped onion to the batter and mix.

  • Adjust the water quantity, approximately 2 more cups.

  • Heat a dosa tawa and drizzle with oil. Hold the pan in you hands, slightly in slanting way.

  • Pour a ladle full of batter in an arch. Then tilt to make it spread evenly everywhere.

  • Fill any large gaps. Drizzle little more oil or ghee over.

  • Cook in medium flame until golden crisp. No need to flip.

Video

Notes

  • You can reduce maida as ¼ cup in this recipe.
  • Add a tablespoon of rava while making the dosa for rava to be seen.
  • Blending is for getting a hom*ogenous batter. You can skip too.
  • Using ghee gives maximum flavour.
  • You can sprinkle onion and pour batter over it too instead of adding in the batter itself.
  • This can be made without onion too.
  • Make sure to cook the rava dosa in Medium fame, so that it cooks slowly and turns crispy.

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📸 Stepwise photos

1. In a mixing bowl, place rava, rice flour, maida and mix well with water ( 2 cups approx). Keep aside for 3 hours covered.

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2. After three hours, blend the batter in a mixer. (I used my hand blender)

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3. Add roughly crushed black pepper, cumin seeds, ginger, finely chopped green chilli, salt, asafoetida and mix well. You can add finely chopped onion to the batter and mix.

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4. Adjust the water quantity, approximately 2 more cups.

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5. Heat a dosa tawa and drizzle with oil. Hold the pan in you hands, slightly in slanting way. Pour a ladle full of batter in an arch. Then tilt to make it spread evenly everywhere. Fill any large gaps. Drizzle little more oil or ghee over.

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6. Cook in medium flame until golden crisp. No need to flip.

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Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney the best accompaniment.

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Comments

  1. Medini ツ

    If you dry fry rava, maida and rice flour before mixing in water dosa turns out to be super crisp... Slurrppp

    Reply

  2. afreen fazil

    Can we cook without soaking it for 3 hours

    Reply

  3. Raks anand

    Yes, I have posted one instant version, please check in recipe index page.

    Reply

  4. Dharani

    I tried it and it was either stuck or burnt.though it tasted gud.i halved the ingredients since it s only for me.what could have been wrong?

    Reply

  5. Dharani

    I tried yesterday but it was either stuck to tawa or burnt.i halved the ingredients because it's for me alone.though it tasted gud.what did I miss out?

    Reply

  6. Raks anand

    Water quantity more or your tawa is way too hot!

    Reply

  7. Unknown

    can I soak it overnight.???

    Reply

  8. Raks anand

    Yes, but slightly it gets fermented.

    Reply

  9. Gomathi

    Looks perfect raks!!Never seen such a crispy home-made rava dosa like this!

    Reply

  10. AKHILA SHETTY

    can we put black pepper powder instead of crushing roughly

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  11. Raks anand

    Both lends different flavour. For me pepper powder is too strong. SO may be if you want you can add, but add carefully.

    Reply

  12. Malar

    Finally made the rava dosa yesterday. It's my 1st time. Everyone loved it. Thanks alot Rajes.

    I had made abit too much of the batter. Currently have kept the excess in the fridge. Pls do advise as to how long I can keep it in the fridge. Thank you.

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    • Raks Anand

      Thanks for your feedback. You can keep for couple of days. Just drain the water that is there on top clear, and use fresh water plus a hand full of rava, salt accordingly to make it fresh.

      Reply

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FAQs

How many hours to soak rice for dosa? ›

Soak the rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds (if using) in water for 4-6 hours or overnight. Ensure there is enough water to fully submerge the ingredients. Drain the soaked rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds. Add them to a blender or a wet grinder.

Can we keep rava dosa batter in the fridge? ›

You can store the rava dosa batter in an air tight container in the fridge. Every time you need to use it just stir it well and add more water if needed to get that runny watery consistency. Can You Stuff A Rava Dosa ? Sadly no you cannot stuff the rava dosa because of its net like texture and appearance.

What is rava dosa batter made of? ›

Rava dosa (also known as Suji ka Dosa) is a quick and popular variant of dosa from the South Indian cuisine. These are crispy, netted and thin crepes made with semolina (rava or cream of wheat), rice flour, all purpose flour and spices.

How many hours should I soak rice in water? ›

Unmilled or unhusked whole grain brown, black, red, wild or other unpolished rice: Soak 6-12 hours. Polished brown rice: Soak 4-6 hours. Thai sticky rice: Soak overnight. Basmati, jasmine and sushi rice: Soak 15-30 minutes, unless the recipe specifically recommends otherwise.

Can I soak rice for 2 hours for dosa? ›

3 to 4 hours minimum in normal room temperature water. But if you are in a hurry you can use a cheat trick, soak the rice and urad dal in hot water and cover the vessel with a lid. Then you can even soak it for 2 hours that will also do.

Why does my rava dosa stick to the pan? ›

Inadequate seasoning: The surface of the pan needs to be seasoned with oil or ghee before making dosas. If the pan is not properly seasoned, it can cause the batter to stick. High heat: The pan needs to be heated to the right temperature before pouring the batter.

Is rava dosa healthier than regular dosa? ›

While diabetics can switch to wheat or rice flour Dosas, the Rava Dosa is a preferable option for everyone else. It is low in carbs and calories, having a healthy nutritional balance.

What is the difference between dosa and rava dosa? ›

Masala dosa is a roasted dosa served with potato curry, chutney and sambar, while saada (plain) dosa is prepared with a lighter texture; paper dosa is a thin and crisp version. Rava dosa is made crispier using semolina. Newer versions include Chinese dosa, cheese dosa, paneer dosa, and pizza dosa.

Can I keep dosa batter overnight? ›

Properly refrigerated, the batter can last for 1 to 2 days. Always prepare the batter with fresh and good-quality ingredients. Ensure that the rice, lentils, or other grains used in the batter are not old or contaminated. Also, use clean utensils and equipment during the preparation process.

Which pan is best for rava dosa? ›

Using the right kind of pan is crucial here. I make these dosas on a non-stick as well on a cast iron pan. If using a cast iron or an iron pan then it has to well-seasoned with oil. You can also use sliced onion to rub the pan before making every dosa.

What is the ingredient in rava? ›

Rava, or Rawa, is made from durum wheat. The wheat is cleaned, tempered, and then passed through a series of rollers to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm. The endosperm is then ground into a coarse powder, which is Rawa.

What do we call rava in English? ›

Suji is also known as semolina which is called rava in Indian households and it is a by-product of durum wheat. Suji is coarse middling made from durum wheat.

Can I soak rice overnight for dosa? ›

You just need to soak the rice for about 4 to 5 hours and then grind it. If you want to eat the neer dosa first thing, you have to soak the rice overnight. If you're in a real rush, you can also swap in rice flour to cut back on soaking time.

Can I soak rice overnight for dosa batter? ›

Add the thick beaten rice into the bowl. Adding Poha or thick beaten rice to the dosa batter will make the dosas lighter. Add enough water into the bowl to submerge all ingredients and mix well. Cover the bowl with a lid and keep it aside to soak for at least 4 hours.

How many hours to soak rice and urad dal for idli? ›

Wash the rice until the water runs clear. Soak in enough water to cover it by 3 inches and leave aside for 3-4 hours. Once the rice has been soaking for 2.5 to 3 hours, wash the urad dal and soak it for 30 mins or so.

How long does urad dal need to soak? ›

Preparation. Add urad dal and rajma to a large pot and rinse them well a few times. Drain the water and soak them in 3 to 4 cups of water for 7 to 8 hours. To reduce the soaking time, you may soak them in boiling hot water for 4 to 5 hours.

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