Semolina dosas with cumin seeds

8 pancakes

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFine-grained semolina
1tablespoonAll-purpose white flour
1Fresh hot green chili
1cupPlain yogurt
1teaspoonSalt
7tablespoonsVegetable oil (about)
1teaspoonWhole cumin seeds

Directions

In a blender or food processor, combine the semolina, white flour, chili, yogurt, salt, and 1 cup water. Blend until smooth, then transfer mixture to a bowl.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds to hot oil and stir for a few seconds. Pour oil and seeds into batter; stir to mix. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

Prepare pancakes according to directions given for other dosa recipes.

Serve with coconut chutney, if desired.

Adapted by Karen Mintzias, from a recipe in: Madhur Jaffrey's "World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking" Submitted By KAREN MINTZIAS On 05-21-95