tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post2097347588055612523..comments2023-09-05T07:59:38.966-04:00Comments on The Budding Cook: Instant Dosa with Sambar and ChutneyTBChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-30177359141223125672009-11-01T10:45:06.657-05:002009-11-01T10:45:06.657-05:00Swetha- I used a regular spoon. I don't think ...Swetha- I used a regular spoon. I don't think it matters too much if you add another 1/2 tsp or so of the yeast. Just make sure you don't overdo it.<br />I would certainly not leave the batter overnight after adding the yeast. An hour or so is really all it takes for the batter to double in volume.TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-38973804581584675382009-10-31T20:47:27.392-04:002009-10-31T20:47:27.392-04:00hi,
you mentioned that we should use tsp of yea...hi,<br /> you mentioned that we should use tsp of yeast,did you use usa standard tsp(measuring spoons) or just a regular spoon,so that i can add exact quantity of yeast.is that okay if by mistake if i add more yeast than required?can i mix the dosa batter and yeast and ferment it overnight and make dosas next day instead of mixing yeast and keeping aside for an hour?<br />thanks <br />swethaggghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060993689525759251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-74995404727066274912007-11-28T23:02:00.000-05:002007-11-28T23:02:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-37466272609267585592007-11-28T23:01:00.000-05:002007-11-28T23:01:00.000-05:00Baskaran,Welcome to my space!I checked for a link ...Baskaran,<BR/>Welcome to my space!<BR/>I checked for a link back to yours but I think you have not made your blog public yet; hence I am unable to leave this comment there! I do hope you come back to read this:-)<BR/>First- I am TBC... I think you got confused by the previous comment left by RV:-)<BR/>Regarding the details for making urad dal powder, I don't know how that is done! What I have TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-17237655167935762282007-11-28T10:22:00.000-05:002007-11-28T10:22:00.000-05:00Hi RV,Instant Dosas or Appams a great idea!!! an...Hi RV,<BR/>Instant Dosas or Appams a great idea!!! and the comments from fellow bloggers are also so luring.Would appreciate if you are a little more elobarate and give details for making urad dal powder. We are in Chennai, do we need to add yeast for fermenting the batter<BR/>Thanks and Regards<BR/>BaskaranBaskaranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955540523028459297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-58494447334723788052007-08-16T12:53:00.000-04:002007-08-16T12:53:00.000-04:00Hi RV,It's nice to see you here.You are very gener...Hi RV,<BR/>It's nice to see you here.You are very generous with your compliments:-) Thank you for adding me to your blogroll.TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-43297504816878742302007-08-15T20:04:00.000-04:002007-08-15T20:04:00.000-04:00Hi tbc:) Thanks for visiting my blog and posting y...Hi tbc:) Thanks for visiting my blog and posting you valuable comments:) i think u too have a wonderful blog here, guess u might have to change the name of ur blog from "Budding"Cook to something advanced as ur snaps and recipes look much more than a budding one:) Keep posting such nice recipes:) loved this instant dosa with sambhar , makes mouth water...take care and keep visiting too:) iam Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10574736515170211403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-11609569702774453982007-08-14T18:41:00.000-04:002007-08-14T18:41:00.000-04:00Lakshi,I feel that there is no difference in taste...Lakshi,<BR/>I feel that there is no difference in taste. After moving to the US, I have always made my dosas using the flours and each time it has turned out well. Just make sure that you use one of those cast iron pans if possible.;-)TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-71107977252109497622007-08-14T11:42:00.000-04:002007-08-14T11:42:00.000-04:00i am wondering what the difference would be in tas...i am wondering what the difference would be in taste - i mean its almost the same right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-83637101523263138852007-08-10T22:05:00.000-04:002007-08-10T22:05:00.000-04:00Padma, I have always made my this way & they alway...Padma, I have always made my this way & they always turn out great.Just be sure to use a cast iron pan, non-stick is not good for this!TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-42397731294353831732007-08-10T15:04:00.000-04:002007-08-10T15:04:00.000-04:00Instant dosa is really good for a lazy goose like ...Instant dosa is really good for a lazy goose like me for weekends when I forget to soak the rice n dal for batter the day b4...nice entry for express foodPadmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130494650068119152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-29947707600523006632007-08-08T09:25:00.000-04:002007-08-08T09:25:00.000-04:00Kajal, thank you :-)Kajal, thank you :-)TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-40682426542940537972007-08-08T00:06:00.000-04:002007-08-08T00:06:00.000-04:00Your Sambar and chutney looks very delicious with ...Your Sambar and chutney looks very delicious with crispy Dosa....Kajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12686852576611053533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-52017718104584603182007-08-07T10:19:00.000-04:002007-08-07T10:19:00.000-04:00Hey Suma,Come on over!! We'll have some of that wi...Hey Suma,<BR/>Come on over!! We'll have some of that with some hot coffee!:-)TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-986681770448091002007-08-07T10:14:00.000-04:002007-08-07T10:14:00.000-04:00I am drooling, send me over some, girl.I had tried...I am drooling, send me over some, girl.<BR/>I had tried to leave a comment on your lotus root curry. After I typed it, the post disappeared.Suma Gandlurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005567966614309671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-59244714980809184712007-08-06T11:12:00.000-04:002007-08-06T11:12:00.000-04:00Musical, welcome to my blog!Thank you for your kin...Musical, welcome to my blog!<BR/>Thank you for your kind words.<BR/><BR/>Viji,thanks!<BR/><BR/>Roopa,thank you.<BR/><BR/>Bee, u r welcome!<BR/><BR/>Zobars,thanks! Actually, it was my husband's idea but I will take the credit for it! ;-)TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-47283588219390168992007-08-06T00:56:00.000-04:002007-08-06T00:56:00.000-04:00Instant dosa using yeast is such a cool idea. Neve...Instant dosa using yeast is such a cool idea. Never ever thought of doin g that. Awesome snaps too.zobarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444014473166480965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-2312793044213480972007-08-05T22:06:00.000-04:002007-08-05T22:06:00.000-04:00since batter hates to rise in this house of ours, ...since batter hates to rise in this house of ours, this is the perfect recipe for us. thanks.beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18128812845273224940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-87096975066926648982007-08-05T21:18:00.000-04:002007-08-05T21:18:00.000-04:00nice entry TBC :) yeast very handy indeednice entry TBC :) yeast very handy indeedRoopahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715088868467234305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-67651959936910876452007-08-05T12:01:00.000-04:002007-08-05T12:01:00.000-04:00Instant dosa is very comforting. Doesnt look like ...Instant dosa is very comforting. Doesnt look like it is instant.<BR/><BR/>Great entry.<BR/>Love the picture.SeeChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023519966476811917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-31558408646739049872007-08-05T03:14:00.000-04:002007-08-05T03:14:00.000-04:00TBC,Hi! You have a fabulous blog here! with all my...TBC,<BR/><BR/>Hi! You have a fabulous blog here! with all my favorite dishes :). Are you a mind reader ;). I heart Cauliflower au gratin and cream of broccoli.....and the dosa platter looks perfect!<BR/><BR/>Everything here is gorgeous!musicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166797277993509485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-41747013273982681802007-08-04T20:36:00.000-04:002007-08-04T20:36:00.000-04:00Thanks, Richa!Usha,Welcome to my blog.Thanks for s...Thanks, Richa!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Usha,<BR/>Welcome to my blog.Thanks for stopping by.TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-62154337306419246532007-08-04T20:33:00.000-04:002007-08-04T20:33:00.000-04:00Hey Sunita,Nice to see you here!What are you waiti...Hey Sunita,<BR/>Nice to see you here!<BR/>What are you waiting for. It doesn't get any easier than instant dosas!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Viji,thank you:-)TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-54043715040432963592007-08-04T20:20:00.000-04:002007-08-04T20:20:00.000-04:00Hi Archana,Welcome to my blog!Thanks for your kind...Hi Archana,<BR/>Welcome to my blog!<BR/>Thanks for your kind words.<BR/>Regarding grinding dry dal in the mixer... please don't do that.You have to soak it overnight first before grinding. If not overnight, at least 5-6 hrs.<BR/>To answer your second question, yes there is a slightly sour taste to the batter due to the action of the yeast resulting in fermentation.<BR/>Hope this has clarified a TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8183626457378151668.post-30429165964343990942007-08-04T20:04:00.000-04:002007-08-04T20:04:00.000-04:00Sharmi, You don't need to add the shallots, it tas...Sharmi, You don't need to add the shallots, it tastes good even without it. That's the way my mom makes it.( with shallots)<BR/><BR/>Dear Asha,<BR/>I hope you are having a good weekend.Have you finished watching your DVD's ? Made a decision regarding the procedure you are gonna pick?<BR/>Thanks a lot for your feedback on every post. I really appreciate it:-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hi Pintoo,<BR/>Thanks TBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730267615864699764noreply@blogger.com