Dosa

The most famous Indian bread, this version is made with lentils and rice and cooked to a delicate crisp

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250g) urad dal
• ½ cup (125g) basmati rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra to oil the pan
• ¼ cup chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves

Instructions

1. Soak the urad dal and rice in plenty of water overnight.
2. Drain the dal and rice and grind them to a smooth paste with the salt and a little water.
3. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4. Cover the batter and leave it to ferment in a warm place for 8–12 hours.
5. Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan and pour in a ladleful of batter.
6. Spread the batter out to form a thin circle.
7. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
8. Fold in half and serve with chutney or sambar.