Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)
Description
A blend of spices flavor this adaptation of traditional South Indian dosas, a thin, crepe-like savory pancake.
Ingredients
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1 cup brown rice flour
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1/2 cup whole wheat flour
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 red onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 teaspoons whole mustard seeds
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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3 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
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Stir the brown rice and whole wheat flours together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the water to make a thin batter. Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, sugar, turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, coriander, ginger, cayenne pepper and rice vinegar until evenly blended. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour, or overnight.
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To cook the dosas, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, spreading it over the bottom in a thin layer. Cook 1 minute, turn, and cook 1 minute more. Remove from the pan. Repeat with remaining batter.