Can I use sona masoori rice for making dosa?
I have been trying to make dosa in the US since 6 months & never got the fermented batter. When searched in seasoned advice I found a similar question asked. How to ferment dosa batter?
I have been using correct proportions of rice, urad dal, fenugreek & poha. Even I tried grinding the mixture using soaked urad dal, rice, water and even kept overnight in the oven with lights turned on, but I never got my dosa batter fermented. I have used the same proportions in India and I was successful in making good fermented dosas, but the only difference is that I am using Sona masoori rice for making dosas in the US. I am suspecting that this might be causing a problem , but I am not sure about this and if it is yes, why is it so ?
Best Answer
@tcb, I have successfully used sona masoori rice for dosa batter.
try this method:
Preheat oven to 200 degree F. Then turn off the oven. Then put your batter-pot in the oven on a tray.Check after 5-6 hours. If temp are really low outside, and you think it is still not fermenting ,again turn on oven for a couple of minutes and turn off. Batter should be ready in 9-10 hours.
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You can use only sona masoori rice or idli rice too. The combination helps in making the dosa crispier I feel. You can use any other parboiled rice too. I have used urad dal gota (dehusked whole urad dal) here, you can also use dhuli urad dal (split urad dal) in place.Which rice is best for dosa batter?
If you can't find parboiled rice (which is best for dosa), use long-grain white or Arborio rice.Is Sona Masoori rice used for idli?
Yup, its been 2.5 years i bought idli rice from store and for all my dosa, Adai, everything using my regular cooking rice, Sona Masoori. As u see the pictures the idly comes out soft and tasty and as well crispy dosa. I follow the regular measurement, 4:1 ration -rice n urad dal ratio respectively.Which rice is good for making idli & dosa?
In India, parboiled rice is very popular in the southern states. It is preferred for making idlis and dosas, as well as kanji for babies and elders, as it is easier to digest and better in terms of nutrition than raw rice. Parboiled rice is available prepackaged as well as in bulk containers.What is Sona Masoori rice used for?
Sona Masoori can be used in sweet and savoury dishes alike, but is particularly popular in biryani, sweet pongal, fried rice and idli. Since Sona Masoori contains less starch than Basmati rice, it is easier to digest and considered in Southern India to be the healthier choice.Which rice to use for making Dosa or Idli: dosa recipe rice urad dal ratio
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