Mar 17, 2009

Peppered Wheat Dosa

Peppered Wheat Dosa

Most of us know about the goodness of black pepper, right? As far as I know, black pepper helps in good digestion and relieves cold symptoms. I remember my mom used to make small balls out of jaggery mixed with black peppercorns to treat cough. It really worked for me! I recently heard that it is better if we replace red chili powder with black pepper powder, as peppercorns proved to possess many medicinal benefits.

I usually add red chili powder while making wheat dosas, but this time I thought of using black pepper powder. Another reason was, I had bad cold that day. So thought it would work both ways: good for my throat and also give a different taste to wheat dosas. It really tasted delicious and spicy. 

Ingredients:
Peppered Wheat Dosa
  • 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 cup Rice Flour
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • Buttermilk to mix
  • Oil to pour around dosas
  • Salt as required
Preparation:
  1. Combine wheat flour + rice flour + black pepper + salt using buttermilk. If no buttermilk is available, just add some plain yogurt and water to mix the batter. The batter should be thin.
  2. Heat a non-stick pan. Take a ladleful of batter and first pour around the edges of the pan in a circle.
  3. Quickly fill in the circle to make it into a big circle. 
  4. Pour some oil around the dosa and let the dosa cooked for a while. 
  5. Then flip it over and pour some more oil (optional). 
  6. When it is cooked on both sides, remove from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.
  7. Repeat the same process with remaining batter. 
  8. Enjoy these delicious and spicy dosas with your favorite chutney. 
  9. We had our dosas with peanut chutney.
  10. Yummy!!

Peppered Wheat Dosa

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53 comments:

  1. LakshmiMarch 17, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    crisp and spicy dosas looks yummy on that plate Uma.

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  2. ChamMarch 17, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Plenty of holes and lacy feel ur dosa. I imagine the flavour of pepper! Very pretty :)

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  3. jayasreeMarch 17, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Dosas looks pretty with the lovely color and lacy feel. I usualy add crushed pepper+jeera to wheat batter. Adding buttermilk is new to me.

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  4. PoojaMarch 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Nice idea of adding pepper in dosas....looking like ravva dosa with lot of holes..yummy dosa with peanut chutney...nice tip..my mom used to give me a cup of hotmilk with pepper in it(no sugar) for cough and sore throat...

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  5. ECMarch 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Thats a nice idea of incorporating pepper in dosas..

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  6. Savi-RuchiMarch 17, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    soft & golden colored dosas look delicious

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  7. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    love the tiny holes in the dosa... it is sooo tempting :)

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  8. RaksMarch 17, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Mouthwatering! I love wheat dosas and this is a good idea,next time,for sure I am gonna try adding pepper!

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  9. notyet100March 17, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    gonna try this soon,..:-)

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  10. Andhra FlavorsMarch 17, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    dosalu chaala avunayi gaani pindi soak cheyakundane bhale chesere.

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  11. Varsha VipinsMarch 17, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    wow..looking Yum Uma..:)..I guess pepper adds a lot more flavor n taste than red chilli powder..:)

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  12. Mahimaa's kitchenMarch 17, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    I love wheat dosas. I add little rice flour too for crispiness. but never added just pepper powder alone.. will make for lunch tomorrow :)

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  13. LavanyaMarch 18, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    nice dosas uma...i love wheat dosaas..they looks perfect !!

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  14. Priya SureshMarch 18, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Love the addition of pepper powder, i usually add cracked peppercorns n cumin seeds, Dosa looks crispy n prefect..

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  15. Shama NagarajanMarch 18, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    wow uma..i too make the same version but with a slight difference..will post it soon.....yours looks perfect with peanut chutney..yummy

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  16. UnknownMarch 18, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Lov the addition of pepper powder in wheat dosa...Crispy and yummy looking!

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  17. UnknownMarch 18, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    looks so crisp and nice color uma i never add pepper in wheat dosa will try next time

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  18. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Instant dosa recipes are very useful indeed.

    I love dosas that have these big airy holes in them. I will surely try yours out.

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  19. Lavanya RajMarch 18, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    Uma..Your dosa's have come out well..Second pic looks great!

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  20. Nandinis foodMarch 18, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    Crispy and spicy dosa ! Adding pepper great idea! your dosa's look perfect!

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  21. ChitraMarch 18, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    Nice dosa uma,we add whole pepper corns and jeera in the batter.But adding pepper powder sounds nice.good we can have pepper without strain:)thanks for sharing :)

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  22. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    Crispy and yummy. Can I have some?

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  23. FinlaMarch 18, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    Dosa looks reallyso soft and delicious.

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  24. A_and_NMarch 18, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Wow those are some perfect porous dosais! Did you add the usual atta for the wheat flour or did you add something else?

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  25. FHMarch 18, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    That is unique and looks so good Uma, good job. Bookmarking it, will try. Thanks, see you later! :)

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  26. Gita JaishankarMarch 18, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Nice pictures Uma...even my mom used to make wheat dosas the same way... I love the crunch and heat of the pepper along with the chutney when I bite into it :)

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  27. AnuSriramMarch 18, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Wow... Looks lovely uma! Gotta try this soon! Bookmarked!

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  28. SiaMarch 18, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    beautiful lacy dosas Uma.

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  29. TruptiMarch 18, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Dosa looks very delicious Uma. Can I have that plate?

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  30. LaavanyaMarch 18, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    dosas look so lacey & pretty Uma. I try to stir in pepper into most everything i make for my daughter to prevent colds.. :)

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  31. Deepa HariMarch 18, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Dosa looks delicious with peanut chutney....adding pepper is a nice twist...good one.

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  32. AshwiniMarch 18, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Dosas look yumm. Nice addition of pepper..Usually I just add cumins..This is perfect..

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  33. vidhasMarch 18, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Dosa looks simply Delcious. I will try this.

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  34. UnknownMarch 18, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Perfect entry Uma. Thanks for sending it towards think pepper event.

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  35. VaniMarch 18, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Love the lacy look of the dosas, Uma

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  36. Poornima NairMarch 18, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    The dosas look perfect, love the porous texture.

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  37. UshaMarch 18, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Dosas look soft and yum ! Loved the idea of pepper in dosa :-)

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  38. Priya SriramMarch 18, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Looks so yummy Uma! Adding pepper increases the flavour!

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  39. Pavithra KodicalMarch 18, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Simple and healthy dosa.Adding pepper is new to me..

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  40. VibaasMarch 18, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Another yummy dosa from you :)

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  41. ArchyMarch 18, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Wheat dosa with pepper, looks gud.. never tried pepper in dosa, need to try !!

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  42. UnknownMarch 18, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    I love all your quick dosa recipes, Uma, and this one sounds really special with the ground pepper. It's one of my favorite flavors. Thanks for the recipe!

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  43. UnknownMarch 18, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    can i have one of those, right from the plate, it looks so tempeting.

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  44. SarithaMarch 19, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    Perfect dosa uma.I daughter calls it holes holes dosa and ur looks perfect.

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  45. CurryLeafMarch 19, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    The dosas look lacy and very perfect.never ever added pepper to my wheat dosa batter.Will surely try this next time.

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  46. SrivalliMarch 19, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Uma that dish tells me that 1 + 1 = 3 for a event!..nice twist and sounds so interesting!

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  47. Vegetarian MedleyMarch 19, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Oh this dosa looks yummmm with chutney!!!

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  48. CilantroMarch 19, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Lovely Uma!!! Looks crispy. i always a big fan of spicy food.

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  49. Shobana senthilkumarMarch 19, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Wow...dosa r perfect with holes...with peanut chutney

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  50. shaikhMarch 20, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    wonderful and exotic dosa. only i want to know that wether dosa batter require fermantation or not? thanks.

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  51. UmaMarch 20, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    @shaikh:

    Thanks for dropping by! No, this dosa doesn't need any fermentation. This is an instant dosa. Just mix the batter and it's ready to be prepared.

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  52. Deepthi ShankarMarch 21, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    i love these instant ones.quick & yummy

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  53. PremyscakesMarch 22, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    wonderful dosas uma, love to have them.

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma