Dosa

Ingredients:

3 cups parboiled rice (washed and soaked overnight)
1 cup urad dal (washed and soaked overnight)
1/2 tsp. soda bicarbonate
Salt to taste

Method of preparation:

1.Having soaked both rice and dal separately, wash well with plenty of water.
2.Grind dal to a very fine paste.
3.Grind rice till fine grains are left (like very fine semolina).
4.Mix both rice and dal together after grinding.
5.Add soda bi-carb and salt and beat well.Add a little water if necessary.The batter should be fairly thick.
6.Cover and keep aside for 7-8 hours, undisturbed. (preferably in a warm place)
7.Beat the curds well.Add to the batter, add more water if required.
8.The consistency of the batter should be thick enough to thickly coat on a spoon when dipped.
9.Heat the iron griddle or non-stick tawa well.
10.Pour a spoonful of batter in the centre, spread with the back of the spoon to a thin round.
11.Pour a tsp. of ghee or oil over it.Remove with spatula when crisp.