Dosas

Every country has its pancakes. And in South India the dosa reigns supreme. It is traditionally made with fermented rice and lentil batter, which is spread whisper-thin on a tawa (a large Indian frying pan) and fried until golden, then served rolled up like a scroll. They are crispy, tangy and irresistible when doused in coconut chutney. While fermented foods are great for you, fermenting dosa batter requires pre-planning and waiting. My version is a quicker alternative that uses coo