Neer dosa is a popular crepe from South Canara region of Karnataka. It is soft, fluffy, lacy, tasty and makes one of the finest breakfast ever. Serve it with vegetable stew and a variety of chutney for a yummy weekend breakfast.
South India is famous for the variety of dosa galore one can endlessly enjoy. Masala dosa, rava dosa, onion uttapam, neer dosa, adai, benne dosa, set dosa are some of them. South Canara was the region of the present day Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka.
What is Neer Dosa?
Neer Dosa is another variety of dosa from Karnataka. It is popular in South Kanara region. It is made using only rice, no lentil is used here. Fresh coconut is used, but one can avoid it. Neer means “water” in Kannada. The batter is made as thin as water, thus the name.
If the batter is thin, can we make it into a crepe?
Yes, you can make it. Heat a skillet. Take a ladle full of batter, hold the handle of the skillet in one hand and pour the batter with the other. Once you pour the batter, just turn it around and the batter spreads.
Can anyone make it?
It does need a little practice, but you can make it. Use a non-stick skillet for best results.
neer dosa
My other South Canara recipes on the blog: Moongdal payasam, Sweet Potato Kheer, Rice Porridge
Let’s get to the recipe of Neer Dosa:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 cup fresh coconut
- salt
- water
- oil for roasting
Method:
- Wash the rice and soak in water for eight hours.
- Grate the coconut.
- Grind the rice with little water, add coconut to it.
- Remove the batter in a wide bowl.
- Add salt to it.
- Heat a skillet.
- Take some batter in another bowl, add water to it.
- Take a ladleful of batter, hold the handle of skillet in one hand, pour it over and immediately turn it around. Drizzle some oil around it.
- Close a lid and let it cook on medium flame.
- Once it is cooked, slowly scrape it from the side and fold it.
- Serve hot with chutney or stew.
Neer Dosa
Ingredients
Method
- Grate the coconut.
- Grind the rice with little water, add coconut to it.
- Remove the batter in a wide bowl. Add salt to it.
- Heat a skillet, take some batter in another bowl, add water to it.
- Take a ladleful of batter, hold the handle of skillet in one hand, pour it over and immediately turn it around. Drizzle some oil around it.
- Close a lid and let it cook on medium flame. Once it is cooked, slowly scrape it from the side and fold it. Serve hot with chutney or stew.
Notes
- Adding of coconut is optional, but it gives a good taste.
neer dosa
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Neer dosa looks so delicious ! Perfectly done. Love it☺
I have heard about this does so many time but not yet tried. After your clear explanation I think I will try this recipe soon.Thanks for sharing this the recipe
I love the texture of Neer dosa with so many curries too. Great share Jayashree. You make it easy with your step by step directions.
One of my favorite dosa, can be eaten as is or goes with lot of spicy curries. yum
I’ve never had this before, but now I want to try it asap! Sounds delicious!
I would be interested in trying this. How do you serve it? Like bread on the side for dipping?
Welcome to my space. Glad you liked it. We serve it with coconut chutney. Chutneys are accompaniment that we use with such crepes. You can also use any stew with it. Chutney recipes are on the blog.
Wow, learned something new! That looks delish!
I have never tried neer dosa, but I can’t wait to try!
I’ve never had this and I’m excited to try it! We have two people in our family who can’t eat white so this will be perfect for them, and fun to make! 🙂
Simply love Neer Dosa. So simple and easy . Thanks for your detailed recipe. Never tried but definitely now very soon will do. Lovely share