Best 3 Indian Crepes Recipes

MASALA DOSA WITH COCONUT CHUTNEY (SOUTH INDIAN SAVORY CREPES WITH FILLING)

Steps:

• For the dosa: Soak the parboiled and uncooked rice together in water.
• Separately, soak the dal and fenugreek seeds together in water.
• After 3-4 hours, drain and reserve the water and grind both separately in a blender to a fine paste, adding some the reserved water as needed (if the grinder/blender seizes up) until the mixture is of batter consistency.
• Add the salt, some water if necessary, and mix both together thoroughly; keep overnight to ferment.
• The next day, check the batter; if too thick, add some water and mix so that it is of a pouring consistency.
• Heat a skillet and grease with some oil.
• Pour a ladleful of batter and spread as quickly as possible into a thin circle.
• Pour a little oil (about 1/2 teaspoon) all around the crepe and on the centre as well.
• Cook until the dosa is done, then turn over and cook the other side until crisp.
• Set the dosas aside.
• Note: If parboiled rice is not available, soak 2 1/4 cups of uncooked rice.
• For the potato curry: Heat the 3 tablespoons of oil.
• Season with the mustard and gram dals.
• When done, add the chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, chili powder, and turmeric powder.
• When the onions are browned, add the potatoes and salt, and mix thoroughly.
• Add the coriander leaves and lemon juice, if desired, and mix well.
• For the chutney: Heat the oil, add the asafoetida, red chilies, and then the dal.
• Fry until the dal turns brownish.
• Remove from flame.
• Grind this mixture with the grated coconut, salt and tamarind to a slightly rough paste.
• Add a little water to make the chutney of a spreadable consistency.
• To make the masala dosas (the final product!): When required, reverse the prepared dosa and place on a skillet.
• Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of chutney evenly all over the dosa.
• Carefully place 2 tablespoons of potato curry in the centre, fold the the left a third over the centre, and then the right side over the left (or, just fold it any way you like!).
• Sprinkle a little ghee or butter.
• Roast for a minute or two.
• Remove from flame and serve immediately.
• Alternatively, stuff the dosa with the potato curry only, and serve the chutney as a dip.

INDIAN CREPES

Steps:

• Heat a non-stick crepe pan over medium-high heat.
• Whisk flour and water together in a bowl. Add egg and mix well. Whisk butter, salt, and caraway seeds into flour mixture to form a smooth batter.
• Pour about 1/4 cup batter into heated pan. Tilt the pan around so the batter forms a nice round shape. Cook until bubbles form throughout the batter, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip the crepe by using spatula to loosen it from the pan. Flick your wrist upwards to give the crepe a toss, flipping it, and landing it back in the pan. Cook the second side until lightly browned, about 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter.

PLAIN DOSAI (SOUTH INDIAN CREPES)

Steps:

• Combine basmati rice, urad dal, parboiled rice, and fenugreek seeds in a bowl. Cover with water; soak for 2 to 3 hours.
• Drain the rice mixture; transfer to a blender. Add water, 1/4 cup at a time, and blend until a smooth paste forms. Add salt. Transfer batter to a covered container; set aside to ferment, at least 12 hours.
• Thin the batter, if necessary, by stirring in 1 tablespoon water at a time.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Ladle 1/4 cup batter into the skillet, spreading it quickly into a circular shape. Fry until edges start to look dry and curl from the pan, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip dosa; cook until underside is just golden and still soft, about 30 seconds.