India · South Asia
Dosa
Also known as தோசை, Dosai
A thin crepe from a fermented rice-and-urad-lentil batter, spread wafer-thin on a hot griddle until the edges turn lacy and crisp.
Method
Fermented Griddle Crepe
Hydration
105%
water to flour
Glycemic index
77
High GI
Energy
168 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 6
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 6
- chewiness
- 2
- aroma
- 5
- moistness
- 4
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 168 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| of which sugars | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 290 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Lacy crisp edges
- Thin tangy crepe
Typical ingredients
- Rice Flour
- Lentil
- Water
- Salt
- Fat / Butter
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

