Dosa / Crispy savory pancakes

INGREDIENTS

2 cups idly rice (washed and soaked overnight)

1 cup urad dal (washed and soaked overnight)

Salt to taste

oil for greasing the pan

METHOD

Wash and soak both rice and dal separately.

Grind dal to a very fine paste.

Grind rice till fine grains are left.

Mix both rice and dal together after grinding.

Add soda bi-carb and salt and beat well.

Add a little water if necessary.

The batter should be fairly thick.

Cover and keep aside for 7-8 hours, undisturbed. (preferably in a warm place).

The consistency of the batter should be thick enough to thickly coat on a spoon.

Heat the iron griddle or non-stick tawa well.

Pour a spoonful of batter in the centre, spread with the back of the spoon.

Pour a tsp. of ghee or oil over it.

Remove dosa when it turned crisp.

Serve this South Indian delight with Chutny or Saambar.