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    Home » Power Breakfasts » Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa

    Published: May 15, 2020 · Modified: Nov 11, 2020 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa

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    few Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa in a plate with a small bowl of molagapodi and oil next to it and text at the top
    Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa in a plate with a small bowl of molagapodi on the side and text at the top
    a couple of Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa in a plate with a small bowl of oil next to it with text at the top

    Wheat dosa/Godhuma dosa is a traditional South Indian breakfast/snack! Similar to Rava dosa, it's an instant dosa recipe that's vegetarian, healthy & tasty! You can make them under 30 minutes!

    few Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa in a plate with a small bowl of molagapodi and oil next to it

    Table of Contents

    • South Indian cuisine
    • What is Dosa?
    • Why make this
    • What is it made of
    • How to make it
    • What to serve with it?
    • Top tips for making this recipe
    • More batter-based recipes
    • Instant Wheat Rava Dosa

    South Indian cuisine

    My love for any South Indian meal is unconditional. Having grown up in a typical Tamil Brahmin household and enjoyed eating all the various dishes from this wonderful cuisine, I can proudly say it is one of my favorite cuisines!

    In fact, South Indian meals are popular and have gained cult status all over the world. According to me, Idli and Dosa are the pioneers of this trend. 

    What is Dosa?

    Also, know as savory Indian crepe or pancake is made using fermented lentils and rice batter. It is one of the most popular South Indian breakfast.

    However, we Indians have come up with many variations to the traditional dosa! One of them is this one - Wheat Rava Dosa which one popular variety. 

    a round plate with Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa in it

    Why make this

    Compared to the traditional one, this Wheat Rava Dosa is an instant recipe where no fermentation is required. It can be made using basic pantry staples.

    This makes it a quick and easy South Indian breakfast or snack recipe. It also just a variation to the traditional Rawa dosa.

    These instant crepes also fit in the category of low-calorie recipes making it a preferred option. Preparing the batter is a 10-minute job. It can then be stored in the fridge for a week.

    This way, you can make fresh crepes any time of the day. It is a vegetarian meal and can be customized based on your needs and palate.

    You can also use the same batter (but thicker) to make wheat flour uttapams/pancakes.

    What is it made of

    all the ingredients needed to make Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa placed in a tray with labels on them

    While you can make plain wheat dosa using just the flours, adding a couple of ingredients like these can make it even more delicious to taste. 

    • Wheat flour - Organic whole wheat flour is preferred. It's also known as godhuma in Tamil or Atta in Hindi. 
    • Rice flour - They help in making the crepes crispy. 
    • Semolina - Also known as rava/rawa, sooji, or cream of wheat is coarsely or finely ground husked wheat. That's what gives it a crispy texture. 
    • Yogurt - It gives a nice flavor and color to this South Indian breakfast/snack. 
    • Onions
    • Jalapenos - You can also use the Indian green chilies. 
    • Cilantro and curry leaf - The aromatic Indian herbs give this dish an authentic taste.
    • Ginger - It can be freshly grated or in paste form. Diluting it with little water makes it easy to mix with the batter. 
    • Mustard seeds and cumin seeds
    • Ghee (not shown in the pic above) - It's essential when making these Indian crepes as it lends a nice nutty flavor. However, you can use regular cooking oil instead. 

    How to make it

     

    Since this is an instant godhuma dosa recipe, you can make it anytime you are craving for it.

    In a vessel add sieved whole wheat flour, rice flour along with semolina/Rava. Mix using a whisk.

    To that add, yogurt, diluted ginger paste, minced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped onions.

    Add salt and then prepare a thin batter by adding water very gradually using a whisk. The batter should have a thin pouring consistency. 

    Let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Semolina tends to absorb water after soaking, so batter may become thick. Add more water if the batter becomes thick.

    Meanwhile, prepare the tempering. 

    In a tadka pan, temper mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Fry for 30 seconds and then pour this over the batter. Mix it all together.

    Heat a Tawa/skillet. Smear it with oil or ghee. Begin to pour the batter from the outside to the inside. Do not try to spread it like a regular dosa or a pancake.

    The technique is similar to making a traditional rawa dosa. Drizzle oil or ghee around it and let it cook on a medium flame for a couple of minutes. 

    (BTW, I got a lot of questions about this oil canister with a brush. While I got mine from a local store in India. I found something similar on Amazon. )

    Flip it to the other side and cook it the same way. Take it off the Tawa and continue the same process with the remaining batter. Remember to stir the batter well before making each crepe. 

    a couple of Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa in a plate with a small bowl of oil next to it

    What to serve with it?

    Always serve Godhuma dosa hot! Here are some side dishes that pair well with wheat dosa. You can use a variety of Indian chutneys like coconut chutney, green chutney, or Andhra chutney.

    It can also be served with Sambhar or my favorite - Molagapodi! This makes a delicious and nutritious South Indian breakfast or snack that is loved by all across ages. 

    Top tips for making this recipe

    Organic whole wheat flour is preferred. Use fine or medium semolina also known as Bombay Semolina. It can be found in any Indian grocery store or on Amazon.

    Instead of yogurt, you can also use buttermilk or water. This Wheat dosa recipe can be halved, doubled, or tripled if required. For more flavor, add coconut pieces and cashews in the batter.

    You can even make it plain without any onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. You can also sprinkle some cheese on top if making for children. 

    The consistency of the batter determines the texture of the Rava dosa. A runny batter is what creates that porous texture for wheat dosa similar to Rava dosa.

    If it is not crispy, add a tablespoon of rice flour to the batter and thin it out by adding some more water, however, make sure the batter isn't too thin.

    If it breaks, it means the batter is too runny. Add a few spoons of flour and rava to the batter and adjust the consistency.

    Use a seasoned nonstick pan or a cast iron pan to make this godhuma dosa.

    The pan has to be hot when you pour the batter but when cooking it, lower the flame and let it cook on low to medium flame for a couple of minutes.

    Once the edges begin to leave the pan, flip it to the other side. Also, as seen in the video, do not spread the batter like a pancake, instead, just pour it all over the pan. 

    Can you make it vegan? Yes, you can easily make godhuma dosa or Rava dosa vegan.

    Use dairy-free yogurt or vegan buttermilk or skip adding it altogether and just use water instead to prepare the batter. Also, swap ghee with any other cooking oil. 

    Can you freeze the batter? Yes, godhuma dosa batter can be frozen for up to 2 months. Transfer to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.

    The frozen batter should be thawed 24 hours in the refrigerator before use. 

    a spatula resting over a pile of Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa on a plate

    More batter-based recipes

    • Crispy Potato Crepes
    • Potato Bajra Pancake
    • Green Peas Dosa
    • Quinoa Dosa

    Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa in a plate with a small bowl of molagapodi on the side

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    a couple of Wheat Dosa | Instant Wheat Rava Dosa in a plate with a small bowl of oil next to it

    Instant Wheat Rava Dosa

    Wheat dosa/Godhuma dosa is a traditional South Indian breakfast/snack! Similar to Rava dosa, it's an instant dosa recipe that's vegetarian, healthy & tasty! You can make them under 30 minutes!
    5 from 15 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Resting time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 178.71kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    Tawa/skillet

    Ingredients 

    To prepare the batter

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 1/2 cup rice flour
    • 2 tbsp semolina or rava
    • 1 cup yogurt
    • 1 tbsp ginger paste
    • 1 Jalapeno minced
    • 1/4 cup Cilantro
    • 1/2 onion finely chopped
    • Salt
    • Water as required

    To prepare the tempering

    • 1 tsp oil
    • 2 tsp mustard seeds
    • 2 tsp cumin seeds
    • 5-6 curry leaves

    To prepare the wheat dosa

    • Oil or ghee for cooking

    Instructions

    To prepare the batter

    • In a vessel add sieved whole wheat flour, rice flour along with semolina/Rava. Mix using a whisk.
    • To that add, yogurt, diluted ginger paste, minced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped onions.
    • Add salt and then prepare a thin batter by adding water very gradually using a whisk. The batter should have a thin pouring consistency.  Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
    • Add more water if the batter becomes thick. Meanwhile, prepare the tempering.

    To prepare the tempering

    • In a tadka pan, temper mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Fry for 30 seconds and then pour this over the batter. Mix it all together.

    To prepare the wheat dosa

    • Heat a Tawa/skillet. Smear it with oil or ghee.
    • Begin to pour the batter from the outside to the inside. Do not try to spread it like a regular dosa or a pancake. The technique is similar to making a traditional rawa dosa.
    • Drizzle oil or ghee around it and let it cook on a medium flame for a couple of minutes.
    • Flip it to the other side and cook it the same way. Take it off the Tawa and continue the same process with the remaining batter.

    Video

    Notes

    Organic whole wheat flour is preferred. Use fine or medium semolina also known as Bombay Semolina. It can be found in any Indian grocery store or on Amazon. Instead of yogurt, you can also use buttermilk or water.
    This Wheat dosa recipe can be halved, doubled, or tripled if required. For more flavor, add coconut pieces and cashews in the batter. You can even make it plain without any onions, cilantro, and jalapenos. You can also sprinkle some cheese on top if making for children. 
    The consistency of the batter determines the texture of the Rava dosa. A runny batter is what creates that porous texture for wheat dosa similar to Rava dosa. If dosa is not crispy, add a tablespoon of rice flour to the batter and thin it out by adding some more water, however, make sure the batter isn't too thin.
    If the dosa breaks, it means the batter is too runny. Add a few spoons of flour and rava to the batter and adjust the consistency. Use a seasoned nonstick pan or a cast iron pan to make this godhuma dosa.
    The pan has to be hot when you pour the batter but when cooking it, lower the flame and let it cook on low to medium flame for a couple of minutes. Once the edges begin to leave the pan, flip it to the other side. Also, as seen in the video, do not spread the batter like a pancake, instead, just pour it all over the pan. 
    Can you make it vegan? Yes, you can easily make godhuma dosa or Rava dosa vegan. Use dairy-free yogurt or vegan buttermilk or skip adding it altogether and just use water instead to prepare the batter. Also, swap ghee with any other cooking oil. 
    Can you freeze the batter? Yes, godhuma dosa batter can be frozen for up to 2 months. Transfer to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. The frozen batter should be thawed 24 hours in the refrigerator before use. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178.71kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.18g | Protein: 5.94g | Fat: 3.24g | Saturated Fat: 1.08g | Cholesterol: 5.31mg | Sodium: 22.07mg | Potassium: 181.09mg | Fiber: 3.03g | Sugar: 2.55g | Vitamin A: 150.96IU | Vitamin C: 20.5mg | Calcium: 70.06mg | Iron: 1.51mg
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    Comments

    1. India gate flours says

      August 20, 2021 at 5:28 am

      Thank you for sharing such healthy dosa recipe. Never knew wheat flour can be used to make dosa. India Gate Flour offers the whole wheat flour that has all the nutrients required by our body.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 20, 2021 at 9:24 am

        Thank you.

        Reply
    2. kavita pant says

      November 11, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks for he recipe....I loved the oil brush you used......where can one get it from.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        November 11, 2020 at 2:46 pm

        Hi, actually so many of you asked me this, that I have shared the link in my post now. You can check it out. 🙂 Thank you.

        Reply
    3. stephanie says

      May 18, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was so fabulous and easy to make.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 18, 2020 at 8:28 pm

        Glad to hear that! Thank you

        Reply
    4. Kushigalu says

      May 18, 2020 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      Wheat dosa is one of my favorite and prepare it often. This looks delicious

      Reply
    5. Cyndy says

      May 18, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the easy directions. I love all of these spices!

      Reply
    6. Ella White says

      May 18, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      This was brilliant and so easy to make. I think it will be a family favourite going forward.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 18, 2020 at 6:34 pm

        happy to hear that. Thank you

        Reply
    7. kim says

      May 17, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was fabulous! So easy and tasty! I'll definitely be making again!

      Reply
    8. Sisley White says

      May 17, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      What a great combo! This sounds absolutely delicious.

      Reply
    9. Andrea Metlika says

      May 17, 2020 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      What a flavorful breakfast/snack. They sound wonderful!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 17, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        Thank you. Do give it a try

        Reply
    10. Emily Liao says

      May 15, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      This dosa was amazing! The texture was chewy and perfect.

      Reply
    11. Lisa Huff says

      May 15, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      What a great combo with the jalapenos, ginger, and cilantro! Not to mention all those spices. I bet your house smells amazing!

      Reply
      • Jere Cassidy says

        May 18, 2020 at 7:59 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for going in-depth on how to make this dosa and the wonderful video to help me understand how to prepare this.

        Reply
    12. Kushigalu says

      May 15, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favorite dosa recipe to try. Your version looks so delicious too.

      Reply
    13. Caitlyn Erhardt says

      May 15, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Love how simple this is and that I can make it in my Instant Pot. Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
    14. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      May 15, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      I have never even heard of dosa and am so excited to try this! I love the colors and all the flavors in here!

      Reply

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