Crispy wheat dosa also known as atta dosa or godhumai dosa is an instant variety dosa made with wheat flour, rice flour, onions, chillies. This crispy wheat dosa or godhumai dosa taste amazing with chutney and sambar. Learn how to make the best crispy wheat dosa with step by step pictures and video.
Wheat dosa
We make this wheat dosa often in our house. Since it can be made in an instant and takes only minutes to make, it is mostly served for breakfast. Amma always make this dosa whenever we run out of dosa batter. Amma dosa is more on the softer side, But I don’t prefer it. This version is my favourite, It is so crispy and flavourful.
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Healthy and nutritious wheat dosa which turns out super crispy and it taste amazing with some coconut chutney or tomato chutney on the side.
About Wheat Dosa Recipe
Dosas is a South Indian staple that is a crepes made from fermented rice and lentils that are served with sides such as sambar and various types of chutney. You can make dosa with any type of flour like wheat flour, sooji, gram flour. These type of dosa is usually made in an instant. All you need is to mix few flours together with water to form a batter and make dosa or crepe.
Wheat dosa is also known as godhumai dosa is made with wheat flour, rice flour, pepper, onions, cumin and other ingredients. The correct proportion of ingredients results in crispy wheat dosa. There are few tips for crispy dosa. First one is the right proportion of ingredients, the batter has to be runny or watery, you have to cook the dosa low and slow till super crispy. If you follow these you can make crispy godhumai dosa every time.
The best combo for wheat dosa is coconut chutney. This is one of those best dish for busy breakfast and a great one for people who are in diet. Serve wheat dosa with coconut chutney or tomato chutney. You can enjoy with sambar as well.
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Instant Crispy Wheat Dosa Ingredients
Wheat Flour - whole wheat flour is used in this recipe. Use finest flour quality of wheat flour and You may need to sieve the flour to remove any lumps.
Rice flour - I like to add some rice flour in the dosa batter which makes the wheat dosa crispy in texture.
Whole Pepper and cumin - The aroma and flavour of black pepper are sharp and pungent. Cumin adds a subtle flavour to the dosa.
Onions - you can use finely chopped shallots or onions in the batter. It adds flavour and taste.
Optional- ingredients like green chillies, coriander leaves and curry leaves can be added for flavour and taste.
Tips for Extra Crispy Wheat Dosa
Right proportion - I use 1 cup of wheat flour and ½ cup of rice flour to get the crispy texture. You can add ¼ cup of rice flour as well.
Batter Consistency - make the batter super thin and watery for crispy texture. Thinner the batter, crispier the dosa will be.
Use the right pan - you can use nonstick dosa tawa if you use that. But in my personal experience I like to use cast iron dosa tawa.
Pouring technique - like rava dosa, it is important to pour the batter from a height to create lots of holes in the dosa.
Take your time - like rava dosa, wheat dosa tends to take more time to cook. So cook on medium high heat until you see the dosa getting crispy on the bottom.
Serve hot - wheat dosa doesn’t stay crispy for long. So it is best to make fresh and enjoy.
How to Make Crispy Wheat Dosa (Stepwise Pictures)
Pre-prep
1)Chop onions, green chillies and coriander leaves into fine pieces. You can use grated carrots as well.
Make Batter
2)Take wheat flour and rice flour in a bowl. Rice flour helps to get crispy texture.
3)Now add in salt to taste.
4)Add in black pepper. If you don't prefer whole black pepper, you can crush them slightly and use.
5)Add in cumin seeds, onions, green chillies and coriander leaves. Mix this really well so the salt and other ingredients are evenly distributed.
6)Add water and mix well. Make it into a smooth batter.
7)The batter has to be smooth, make sure the batter has to be thin.
8)The batter has to be thin in consistency.
Make Dosa
9) like rava dosa, it is important to pour the batter from a height to create lots of holes in the dosa.
10)Drizzle oil around the sides and cook on low medium heat so it gets crispy and golden.
11)Once the dosa is crispy. Fold and serve.
12)Serve with chutney.
Expert tips
- Make the dosa batter very thin. Thinner the batter the crispy it gets.
- Make sure you pour the batter from a height which creates lots of holes in the dosa.
- You can add in grated carrots, chopped coriander leaves in the dosa batter.
- Use cast iron pan for crispy dosa. I prefer to use gingelly oil for making wheat dosa, you can use regular oil as well.
Serving and Storage
Serve wheat dosa with coconut chutney or tomato chutney. You can enjoy with sambar as well.
wheat dosa doesn’t stay crispy for long. So it is best to make fresh and enjoy.
FAQ
1)Can I skip rice flour in the batter?
Rice flour provides the crispy texture to the dosa. But you can skip it if you want .
2)Can I store leftover wheat dosa batter in fridge? If so how long can I store?
Wheat dosa batter can be stored in fridge for upto 3 days.
3)Which pan is best to make crispy dosa?
you can use non stick dosa tawa if you use that. But in my personal experience I like to use cast iron dosa tawa.
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Instant Wheat Dosa Recipe | Godhumai Dosa Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Dosa Pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup Wheat Flour
- ½ cup Rice Flour
- 1 tsp Whole Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 medium Onion peeled & finely chopped
- 1 no Green Chilli finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves finely chopped
- 2 tsp Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for making dosa
Instructions
- Mix everything except oil to a thin batter. The batter should not be thick it should be watery in consistency.
- Now heat a tawa. Pour a ladleful of batter in it and swirl the tawa so that the batter coats evenly and thinly.
- Drizzle some oil and Cook it for 3-4 mins on one side until the bottom turns little crispy and golden brown. Fold in half and serve.
- Finish the entire batter like this. Serve it with coconut chutney or sambar.
Video
Notes
- Make the dosa batter very thin. Thinner the batter the crispy it gets.
- Make sure you pour the batter from a height which creates lots of holes in the dosa.
- You can add in grated carrots, chopped coriander leaves in the dosa batter.
- Use cast iron pan for crispy dosa. I prefer to use gingelly oil for making wheat dosa, you can use regular oil as well.
Serving and Storage
Serve wheat dosa with coconut chutney or tomato chutney. You can enjoy with sambar as well. wheat dosa doesn’t stay crispy for long. So it is best to make fresh and enjoy.Nutrition
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Lyndsey
This looks like a tasty breakfast for sure. I like crispy dosa better than soft dosa too. I haven't made wheat dosa yet, this is nice and easy to make in the morning! Thanks.
Jennifurla
This looks absolutely yummy.
Wanna Be A Country Cleaver
Oh I love how quick these are! It's great to find fast, savory dishes for breakfast. 🙂 ~Megan
Carolina
They are like creps, aren´t they? I like them so much
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Sharmilee! :)
Me too love the crispy version more...looks very tempting
martinealison
Merci pour se régal ...
A l'aube de la nouvelle année, je vous renouvelle tous mes voeux afin que tout soit possible y compris le bonheur.
gros bisous.
Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies
Looks great! I love dosa but never make it b/c it seems so challenging...yours looks super easy!
Roshni
i have to agree with you. it is very easy and quick. If my son asks for dosa and i do not have batter in the fridge for regular ones, i mix just a few table spoons of wheat and rice - just enough for 2 dosas 🙂
VineelaSiva
Hai Aarthi the platter looks very inviting.Me too prepare this dosa but dont add the whole peppers.Will try next time adding whole peppers.
Sayali
never heard of a wheat dosa...looks nice 🙂 thanks for sharing
nancy at good food matters
Fantastic tutorial. I would love to make crispy dosa--the batter is thin, like crepes, but a lot more flavorful.
Thanks, Aarthi, and thanks for stopping by my blog.
Nancy
Nalini's Kitchen
Delicious and healthy breakfast can be made in a jiffy.
Hema
Hi Aarthi,
Nice to see, but I don't get that crispy.
Your dosa is so crispy. Enjoy dear.
Vidhya
I too make this dosa though mine are not as crispy as your next time will surely try your version.
Maayeka
Really very crispy and quick breakfast item...loved it...
Shilpakiran
hello arathi
wishing you and your family very happy new year .. thanks so much for sharing this dish .. quick and easy .. good one for breakfast.
Shilpakiran
hello arathi
wishing you and your family very happy new year .. thanks so much for sharing this dish .. quick and easy .. good one for breakfast.
Priya
Wish u a very happy and prosperous new year..Wat a healthy dosas,love it.
Jennifer (Delicieux)
Looks delicious!!! Wishing you and your family a happy and wonderful New Year.
Mandy@Withmilkandflour
Hi Aarthi - Thank you for visiting the blog and your lovely comments. I'm so glad to have discovered your blog because it has so many incredible recipes on it! I've just been drooling over lots of delicious recipes and will definitely be trying some out. The step by step photos are really useful too.
Balakrishna Saraswathy
very tasty looking heat dosa..a perfect bf for all:)
VM
This is my fav bfast.. yummmy n healthy one.Happy new year...
faseela
hot wheat doshas..............super...yummy...
Anonymous
Hi ur dosas look yummy. I have just finished makin sambar.. will try ur dosa..
Anu,
looking great ...i will try today itself
prats350
Thanks a lot...got the recipe easily when searched. didn't have to go through all the different sites like for other recipes i do. overall a good n simple breakfast for beginners or for people who ran out of their salary while the month comes to an end. thank u once again
sonica
Can i add cornflour if i dont have rice atta
Aarthi
@sonicai think cornflour wont work. i haven't used it
Roop
Hello dear...you are just do amazing at your work....love all your recipes...could you pls send ne the link of the coconut chutney..I cNt find on the blog...
Aarthi
@RoopHere is the link
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/2011/10/coconut-chutney-flavoured-with-red.html
rufud
Arithi mam, now days I'm becoming a big fan on you & your recepies.
sabina shaikh
Just tried for friday bfasr.....came out well...thank u
sabina shaikh
Just tried for friday bfast....came out well ...thank u
ஷர்மிளா ஹமீத்
Thank u arthi just tried this recipe for breakfast.. came out realy well.. 🙂
kirthi R
Hi aarthi,can I add roasted rava into this for crispy..
Aarthi
@kirthi Rit dont need that, but if you want yu can add it, then it will become wheat rava dosa
Unknown
Hi Arthi, can we avoid rice flour since I'm on diet
Aarthi
rice flour makes it crispy. u can skip that too
Revathi
Thanks for sharing this wheat dosa aarthi. Today tried. It came out very well. I have grinded pepper & Jeera and used that powder. Pepper Gave a good taste.