Dosai

Dosai by Chandra Padmanabhan is a cookbook dedicated to one of South India's most celebrated dishes. Featuring 100 recipes from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, the book showcases the remarkable variety of dosai while highlighting its history, versatility, and nutritional value. With clear instructions and practical guidance, it is suitable for home cooks looking to prepare both traditional favourites and regional variations.

Drawing on ingredients beyond rice, the recipes demonstrate how grains, pulses, vegetables, and fruits can be used to create different styles of dosai. Alongside preparation methods, the book explains soaking, grinding, and fermentation techniques, helping readers understand the traditional processes that contribute to the flavour and nutritional qualities of this classic South Indian dish.

About This Book

Dosai celebrates an ancient South Indian recipe that has remained relevant through its adaptability and wholesome ingredients. Referencing its origins in sixth-century Tamil Sangam literature, the book presents a wide collection of recipes that reflect the culinary traditions of the four southern states of India.

The recipes include dosai made with ingredients such as ragi, millet, wheat, black gram, green gram, semolina, jackfruit, yam, okra, potato, banana, and fenugreek seeds. Each recipe includes preparation and cooking times, while nutritional information and recommended accompaniments help readers create balanced meals. Chandra Padmanabhan also shares techniques for preparing a variety of dosai, from Ravai Dosai and Mysore Masala Dosai to Panasa Dosai and Halasu Dosai.

What You'll Discover

• 100 dosai recipes from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
• Traditional soaking, grinding, and fermentation techniques.
• Recipes using rice, millet, ragi, wheat, pulses, fruits, and vegetables.
• Nutritional information for each recipe.
• Preparation and cooking times for every dish.
• Accompaniments to complement different varieties of dosai.
• Regional favourites including Ravai Dosai and Mysore Masala Dosai.

Perfect For

• Home cooks interested in South Indian cuisine.
• Readers looking for regional dosai recipes.
• Food enthusiasts exploring traditional Indian cooking.
• Cooks seeking wholesome, ingredient-focused recipes.

Why You'll Love This Book

Dosai combines regional recipes, traditional cooking methods, and practical guidance in a single volume. With its wide variety of recipes and clear instructions, it offers an informative introduction to the diversity, heritage, and everyday appeal of one of South India's most iconic dishes.