wheat dosa

Wheat dosa recipe with step by step photos. Wheat dosa is an instant dosa variety made with whole wheat flour, onion, herbs and spices. It is also called as godhuma dosa.

Being fans of fermented dosa, there are some instant dosa recipes too that we like e.g. Instant dosa, Rava dosa, Oats dosa etc. This instant atta dosa is also a favorite. It is very easy to prepare. You just need to mix all the ingredients and allow the batter to sit for 30 minutes. Later you can make the dosas.

When the wheat dosa batter is resting, you can prepare coconut chutney. You can also prepare the batter overnight and refrigerate, so that in the morning you can quickly prepare breakfast.

The ease of this recipe makes it a good option for breakfast or even for brunch or a quick snack. In the recipe, the batter is prepared with water. To get a slightly sour taste, I have added lemon juice. You can also use buttermilk instead of water to make the batter.

The recipe method I am sharing is to Make a crisp version of wheat dosa. we are not so fond of the soft version, as they taste more like chapatis. But the crisp version does not taste like chapatis. However, you do get the taste of atta in the dosa.

Tips to get crispness in wheat dosa

1. The tawa has to be hot before you pour the batter or else you won’t get the net effect.
2. Pour the batter a little from a height, so that you get the net effect.
3. The batter has to be of thin flowing consistency.
4. Whole wheat dosa takes a longer time to cook. So only when the base is crisp and golden, then flip.
5. Use a well-seasoned iron/cast iron pan to make these dosas or use a thick bottomed non-stick pan.

Always add the herbs and spices in the batter. This way the godhuma dosa tastes better than the plain ones. These dosa have to be served hot. You can serve wheat dosa with idli podi or with coconut chutney. The leftover batter can be refrigerated for a day.

How to make wheat dosa

1. Take 1 cup whole wheat flour/Atta and ¼ cup rice flour in a mixing bowl.

2. Add the following ingredients- ¼ cup sliced shallots or ¼ cup chopped onions, 1 teaspoon chopped curry leaves, ½ teaspoon of finely chopped ginger, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds and pinch of hing.

3. Add 2.5 cups water or as required. Depending on the quality of atta, you can add less or more water. The batter has to be flowing and thin. If the batter looks thick or has a medium consistency, then add more water. If the batter looks very thin and runny, then add some rice flour.

4. Mix very well. There can be fine lumps of the atta like wet sand types, so break these while mixing. You can use your hands also to mix the batter. Even a wired whisk can be used.

5. Now add 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

7. Here is a pic showing the consistency. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 30 to 40 minutes.

8. After 30 minutes, you will see water floating on top and the flours will settle down.

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Wheat Dosa

4.89 from 9 votes

By Dassana Amit

Wheat dosa is an instant dosa variety made with whole wheat flour, onion, herbs and spices. It is also called as godhuma dosa.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 25 mins

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Cuisine South Indian

Course: Breakfast, Snacks

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Servings 2 to 3

Units

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup whole wheat flour or 120 grams whole wheat flour
• ▢ ¼ cup rice flour
• ▢ 2.5 cups water or add as required
• ▢ 1 teaspoon chopped curry leaves or 5 to 6 chopped curry leaves
• ▢ 4 to 5 shallots, sliced or 1 small onion, chopped or 1/4 cup sliced shallots or chopped onions
• ▢ ½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger, you can also add 1 tsp ginger if you want
• ▢ a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon jeera
• ▢ 1 teaspoon lime juice
• ▢ salt as required

Instructions

making wheat dosa batter

• Take 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup rice flour in a mixing bowl.
• Add onions and all the following herbs+spices including lemon juice and salt.
• Then add 2.5 cups water or as required. Depending on the quality of atta, you can add less or more water. The batter has to be flowing and thin. If the batter looks thick or has a medium consistency, then add more water. If the batter looks very thin and runny, then add some rice flour.
• Mix very well. There can be fine lumps of the atta like wet sand types, so break these while mixing. You can use your hands also to mix the batter. Even a wired whisk can be used.
• Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 30 to 40 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, you will see water floating on top and the flours will settle down.
• Mix the batter very well again, before you begin to prepare the dosas.

spreading dosa batter

• Heat the tava or a non-stick pan. Let the tawa become hot. Grease the pan using a small piece of cotton fabric or paper napkin or half of a sliced onion, either of which has been dipped in oil.
• With a ladle pour the dosa batter. Start from the edges and move towards the center.
• If there are big or small gaps, then fill them lightly with the batter.

cooking wheat dosa

• On a low to medium flame, cook the dosa.
• When the top side looks cooked, then sprinkle ½ to 1 tsp oil from the top and spread it all over the wheat dosa with a spoon.
• This wheat flour dosa takes a little longer time to cook than the regular dosa. So cook till the base is golden and crisp.
• Once the base becomes golden or crisp, then flip and cook the other side. Usually I cook both the sides. But you can just cook the base and when the top is also cooked, fold the wheat dosa and serve.
• Cook the second side also till crisp and with some golden spots.
• Then flip and fold.
• Serve wheat dosa immediately. prepare all the dosa this way. The flours settle down at the bottom of the batter. So you have to stir and mix the batter very well every time you make dosa. 
• In case the batter becomes thick after making a few dosa, then add some water and stir again.
• Serve wheat dosa with coconut chutney or dosa podi or any chutney of your choice.

Notes

• You can also use butter milk instead of water to make the wheat dosa batter.

Nutrition Info Approximate values

Nutrition Facts

Wheat Dosa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 1186mg52%

Potassium 384mg11%

Carbohydrates 68g23%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 95IU2%

Vitamin C 54.8mg66%

Calcium 59mg6%

Iron 3.1mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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