Neer Dose (Water Dosa)

# of servings:  4
Preparation Time:  3 mins	Cook Time:  15 mins

Need to make something yummy in a jiffy..., then this is it!  Called as 'tiLi dose' or 'neeru dose', it literally means 'water dosa' because it has more water than any other ingredient! After a little practice, it can be whipped up in no time.  (Pictures of recommended pans, etc. included!)  Kids love eating it with some jam or even a mixture of sugar and ghee!  Grown-ups enjoy equally with chutney or curry of their preference.

Ingredients:

• Rice flour - 2 cups
• Fine rava (sooji) - 2 tbsp (optional, eliminate for gluten-free)
• Salt
• Water - 3 to 4 cups

Method:

• In a medium-sized vessel, mix the rice flour, fine rava (if using) and salt
• Add 2 cups of water and combine without lumps
• Add the remaining water and make a runny batter.  Shouldn't be too thick or too watery.  Should almost look like slightly thickened milk
• Heat a dosa pan (with an edge, as shown in the pic) on high heat
• Spread a tsp full of oil evenly.  A pumpkin stalk works best to spread the oil. (See tips below for more pointers.)
• Take a large ladle full of batter and pour it in one sweep to cover the whole pan.  Use a little more batter to cover any open spots on the pan
• Cover and roast for a minute
• Release the dosa at the edges using a flat spatula and let it roast a little more, as per preference
• If preferred, flip the dosa and roast a little.  But it is not required
• Serve hot with any preferred chutney or curry or gojju

Tips and Tricks:

• Key is making the batter at the right consistency and having the right tools to make these dosas! 
• A flat iron pan with at least a slightly elevated edge works best
• A flat spatula helps in releasing the dosas without sticking or breaking 
• As strange as it may sound..., save a long, straight, pumpkin stalk.  Use this to spread the oil on cast iron pans, especially while making dosas, pancakes, etc.  It reduces the usage of oil, spreads the oil evenly and as a result, food doesn't stick to the pans. This can be washed (even in a dishwasher) and stored away for repeated usage.  In fact, it becomes hard like a stone due to usage over the years!  (The ones in the picture are at least 22 yrs old!)

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