Heerekai (Ridge Gourd) Dosa

Though Heerekai Or Ridge gourd isn't liked by many, this dosa with the spices makes it super yummy. It takes a lot of time to make this dosa as it should cook really well, otherwise it will taste bitter. Here is what you will need,

• 1 Cup White Rice (soaked overnight)
• 6-8 Red Chili's
• 1 spoon Coriander Seeds
• 1/2 spoon Cumin Seeds
• Small piece of Tamarind
• Jaggery (double the amount of tamarind )
• 1/4 Cup Coconut, grated
• Salt to taste
• Ridge gourd, sliced thin

Grind the rice with the spices and coconut until smooth. Add jaggery and grind gently. The batter is ready. Now dip the slices of Ridge gourd into the batter and place it on the thava. Repeat it until the thava is full. Cover it and let it cook on low to medium heat for about 2 minutes. Now flip the dosa and let it cook for a minute. Heerekai dosa is ready. Serve with butter or coconut oil. 

Spicy Dosa

Dosa, a south Indian special, is usually a breakfast food but can be served for lunch or dinner as a side dish. This spicy dosa contains the batter with additional spices. It's our all time favorite. Here is the recipe,

• 1 and 1/2 Cups of Rice soaked in water for about 2 to 3 hours
• 1 Tbsp of Coriander Seeds
• 1 Tsp of Jeera Seeds ( Cumin Seeds )
• 5 to 8 Red Chilies
• Tamarind ( about a size of cashew )
• 1/4 Cup grated Coconut
• 1 piece of Jaggery

Grind rice with all the above ingredients except the jaggery. Blend it until the rice is smooth. Now add the jaggery and give it a quick pulse. The batter is ready. Pour it on to a thawa and make the yummy dosas. Serve hot with butter or any chutney.