Red Lentil Dosas

Total Time: 48 hrs 4 mins Preparation Time: 48 hrs Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 ounces long grain rice
• 2 ounces red lentils
• 8 fluid ounces warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 place the rice and lentils in a bowl, cover with the warm water.
• 2 leave to soak in the warm water for 8 hours.
• 3 drain off the excess water and retain.
• 4 using a food processor, blend the rice and lentils together until smooth.
• 5 blend in the reserved water.
• 6 place in a large bowl and cover with cling film.
• 7 leave in a warm place to ferment for about 24 hours.
• 8 stir in the seasoning and spices.
• 9 heat a heavy frying pan, over a medium heat until hot.
• 10 add the oil and when just beginning to smoke add 2-3 tablespoons of batter.
• 11 spread the dosa out into a 6inch diameter.
• 12 cook for approximately 2 mins or until set.
• 13 drizzle a little of the oil over the dosa and turn over and cook for a further minute.
• 14 serve warm with chutney or relish.