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    Set Dosa | Sponge Dosa

    October 5, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 42 Comments

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    Set Dosa | Sponge Dosa  | Aval Dosa | Poha Dosa | south Indian tiffin recipe with step-by-step pictures and video recipe. Check out the Set Dosa video recipe. If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.

    Set dosa | Spongy dosai | Aval dosa | Attukula dosa | poha dosa Super soft and fluffy Aval dosa made makes a filling tiffin. Set Dosa is great for breakfast/dinner. Flattened rice makes the dosa spongy. Usually, these dosai are served in sets hence the name 🙂

    Spongy set dosai 

    Set dosai is the default item found in almost all south Indian hotel menus. Usually, this pillow-soft dosai is served in set(2) hence they are popularly called Set dosa. The detailed recipe with tips and tricks to make perfect restaurant-style Sponge dosai.

    Should I measure Water quantity for soaking?

    Measuring water is optional but to make a Spongy dosai beginner-friendly recipe, I have given a detailed recipe including water measurement.

    Can I soak all the ingredients together?

    I would recommend soaking rice, dal, fenugreek seeds in the vessel and poha and buttermilk in a different vessel. As soaking time vary it is better to soak separately.

    Why should I refrigerate soaked aval after a few hours?

    Since we added buttermilk I prefer refrigerating the soaked aval after a few hours. Also refrigerating batter helps mixie/grinder from getting heat.

    What kind of Aval should I use for set dosai?

    You can use thin/thin flattened rice for making Poha dosai. Depending on the type of aval you use, soaking time might vary accordingly.

    Can I grind the batter in a mixie?

    Yes, you can grind the batter in a mixie or wet grinder. Grind rice-dal first after it is half ground add aval-buttermilk and grind. If you are using mixie, grind in batches. Add little water while grinding but after grinding add the soaked entire water for the best Set dosai texture

    Can I skip baking soda?

    Yes, you can skip the soda and make dosai. It tastes good but for the best Spongy Set dosai you need to add soda 

    Should I add extra water while making dosai?

    The amount of water specified is enough for the dosai but based on the rice/ dal you use you might night to sprinkle little water if required. Dosai batter should spread on its own if not sprinkle water and make dosai

    Can I flip and cook Aval dosa?

    No, avoid flipping set dosai. Always cover and cook 

    What tastes best with Set dosai?

    Soft Aval dosai tastes with Vada curry, Kurma, chutney varieties, and sambar varieties.

    Tiffin recipes in TMF

    Recipe with idli/dosa batter in TMF

    vada curry

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    Ingredients

    Soak Rice - dal

    • 2 cups idli rice
    • 1/2 cup Urad dal
    • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
    • 2 cups of water

    Soak Flattened rice

    • 1 cup Flattened rice | poha | Aval
    • 1/2 cup thick curd/plain yogurt
    • 2 cups water

    Batter

    • Required sea Salt

    hotel style Set dosa

    • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

    To prepare dosa:

    • Oil

    Instructions

    • Firstly take idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in a wide vessel and wash well
    • Add 2 cups of water and soak for 4-5 hours
    • Parallelly add aval, 1 cup of water and soak for 15 minutes
    • Furthermore add thick curd and water; mix well, soak for 2 hours. If you are soaking for a longer time refrigerate the soaked aval till we grind
    • Grind batter in mixie or grinder. First, grind rice and dal
    • After they are half-ground add soaked flattened rice along with buttermilk and grind
    • Add water little by little and grind the batter
    • After grinding the batter add the remaining water and required salt,
    • grind once and transfer to the vessel
    • Ferment batter overnight.If you live in a cold place, turn on the oven light
    • Next day batter is ready for Dosa

    Hotel-style set dosa

    • At least half an hour before making set dosa add sugar, baking soda, and turmeric powder to the entire batter and mix well, keep aside for 30 mins at room temperature
    • Before making dosai, mix the batter once, if you added mentioned quantity of water, batter consistency will be right for set dosai but depending on the rice, dal you use add extra water if required

    Prepare set dosa

    • Heat dosa griddle on medium flame, when the griddle is hot, reduce the flame and cook dosai in low- medium flame
    • Firstly add little oil and grease
    • Add two ladles full of batter, let the batter spread on its own
    • Drizzle oil and cover the dosa with a lid
    • Let it cook in low- medium flame for 2-3 minutes

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    Ingredients:

    Soak Rice - dal

    2  cups idli rice

    1/2 cup Urad dal 

    1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds

    2 cups of water

    Soak Flattened rice

    1 cup Flattened rice | poha | Aval

    1/2 cup thick curd/plain yogurt 

    2 cups water

    Batter

    Required sea Salt 

    hotel style Set dosa 

    1/2 teaspoon sugar

    1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

    To prepare dosa:

    Oil

    How to prepare Set dosai with step by step pictures 

    • Firstly take idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in a wide vessel and wash well

    • Add 2 cups of water and soak for 4-5 hours

    • Parallelly add aval, 1 cup of water and soak for 15 minutes

    • Furthermore add thick curd and water; mix well, soak for 2 hours. If you are  soaking for a longer time refrigerate the soaked aval till we grind

    • Grind batter in mixie or grinder. First, grind rice and dal

    • After they are half-ground add soaked flattened rice along with buttermilk and grind
    • Add water little by little and grind the batter
    • After grinding the batter add the remaining water and required salt,
      grind once and transfer to the vessel 

    • Ferment batter overnight.If you live in a cold place, turn on the oven light
      or ferment batter in the instant pot

    • Next day batter is ready for Dosa

    Hotel-style set dosa

    • At least half an hour before making set dosa add sugar, baking soda, and turmeric powder to the entire batter and mix well, keep aside  for 30 mins at room temperature 

    • Before making dosai, mix the batter once, if you added mentioned quantity  of water, batter consistency will be right for set dosai but depending on the rice, dal you use add extra water if required

    Prepare set dosa

    • Heat dosa griddle on medium flame, when the griddle is hot, reduce the flame and cook dosai in low- medium flame

    • Firstly add little oil and grease 
    • Add two ladles full of batter, let the batter spread on its own

    • Drizzle oil and cover the dosa with a lid 

    • Let it cook in low- medium flame for 2-3 minutes 

    1. Carefully open and check if it dosai is cooked 

    • Gently take out the dosai and serve hot 

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    1. chcooks

      October 06, 2015 at 12:23 am

      Looks yumm Vidya 🙂

      Reply
    2. Moumita Malla

      October 06, 2015 at 2:05 am

      I had it when I went to Kochi..did not have any idea that it is made with poha...great..thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:36 pm

        Thanku Moumita:-)

        Reply
    3. Aruna

      October 06, 2015 at 2:18 am

      I love how soft this dosa turns out. 🙂

      Reply
    4. veena

      October 06, 2015 at 2:35 am

      so soft and tasty.. Yummy

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:36 pm

        Thanku Veena:-)

        Reply
    5. Anupama

      October 06, 2015 at 3:23 am

      my husband too loves dosa 🙂 such beautifully soft tempting dosa. feel like grabbing it.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:36 pm

        Thanku Anu:-)

        Reply
    6. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

      October 06, 2015 at 3:41 am

      These dosas look super soft and yummy! Thanks for sharing your Mom's recipe.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:35 pm

        Thanku Anu:-)

        Reply
    7. swapnaskitchen

      October 06, 2015 at 7:54 am

      Looking so good Vid...I have never tried this dosai,will try your recipe...

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:35 pm

        Thanku Swapna:-)

        Reply
    8. Bikram

      October 06, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Share share share...:)

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:35 pm

        Thanku Bikram:-)

        Reply
    9. shweta a

      October 06, 2015 at 2:24 pm

      hey how are u?
      I am visiting you blog after a long time, i promise i will be more active now.
      Looks sooooo yumm, i am gonna try it soon 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:34 pm

        Hi Shweta, I m good.. Hru.. Yes longtime.. Thanku dear:-)

        Reply
    10. kushi

      October 06, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      That looks so soft and perfect dear. please pass me some. I love the addition of yogurt in the recipe.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:34 pm

        Thanku Kushi:-)

        Reply
    11. Nish Kitchen

      October 06, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      Dosa looks soft and fluffy. Love it!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:34 pm

        Thanku Nish:-)

        Reply
    12. marudhuskitchen

      October 06, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      this aval dosa looks so soft...yumm

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:33 pm

        Thanku Vani:-)

        Reply
    13. JollyHomemadeRecipes

      October 07, 2015 at 6:39 am

      Dosa looks so soft and yummy dear Vidya 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 07, 2015 at 3:33 pm

        Thanku Jolly:-)

        Reply
    14. Suzanne

      October 07, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      Those are really nice looking dosa. have eaten them but never even attempted to make them myself. Wish I had the skill. They look wonderful/

      Reply
    15. srividhya

      October 08, 2015 at 9:43 am

      Great share vidya. Dosai looks fluffy and soft.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 09, 2015 at 3:38 pm

        Thanku Sri:-)

        Reply
    16. padma

      October 08, 2015 at 12:32 pm

      Back after a vacation…Missed a few posts.....will catch up!! Dosa looks super soft and fluffy..ready for it anytime!!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 09, 2015 at 3:38 pm

        Thanku Padma:-) missed uu.. Good to C u back in action

        Reply
    17. freda

      October 08, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Supersoft and yummy dosas!!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 09, 2015 at 3:37 pm

        Thanku Freda:-)

        Reply
    18. Bharani

      October 08, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      Soft and yummy.... dosa is my comfort food 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 09, 2015 at 3:36 pm

        Thanku Bharani:-)

        Reply
    19. Seena Koshy

      October 09, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      Super soft Dosa.. Love to make it after seeing your recipe..

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 09, 2015 at 3:36 pm

        Thamku Seena:-)

        Reply
    20. sona

      October 10, 2015 at 11:14 pm

      Dosas have turned out so soft, looks delicious..

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 12, 2015 at 3:36 pm

        Thanku Sona:-)

        Reply
    21. Sundari

      October 12, 2015 at 7:48 am

      so soft and spongy!! perfect!!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 12, 2015 at 3:35 pm

        Thanku Sundari:-)

        Reply
    22. Liz

      October 12, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      They are so light and crisp. I wish I could taste it!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        October 12, 2015 at 3:57 pm

        Thanku Liz:-)

        Reply
    23. Marvina

      December 11, 2020 at 3:00 am

      I am feeling hungry..so tempting..❤️❤️ will try this out tomorrow itself.👍 ( Soaking the ingredients right now ) Thanks a lot for this post Hebbar ji..🙏🙏

      Reply
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