... namely, the DOSA! Motivated by a comment on my previous post, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce the dosa to all my blog readers. This is an important moment in the history of this blog, because to know the dosa is, essentially, to know me. To know the dosa means that you know my people. To know the dosa means that you understand LIFE as speak of it. To know the dosa means that your stomach will thank you for the rest of your life.
Shall we begin? Gonzo I hope you are taking notes.
The dosa is a vital aspect of South Indian cuisine. It's made from blending rice and lentils with water, and then you leave it to ferment overnight (my mother also adds some soybeans, which helps make it more nutritious with some added protein). The next morning you have this beautiful creamy light dough, which you then pour over a hot pan in the same way you would make a pancake. The effect is a crepe-like pancake, but much lighter and thinner than an American pancake. You serve it with spicy potatoes, or spicy lentil soup, or any kind of chutney you want. I prefer my dosas with sambar (the spicy lentil soup). You can eat dosa for breakfast, but also for lunch and dinner. It's works as any kind of meal!
There are many ways to eat a dosa... but that's another discussion.
Other important points...! The best places to get one in Houston in my opinion are at Madras Pavillion near 59 and Kirby and my personal favorite... Balaji Bhavan at 59 and Hillcroft. God bless Balaji Bhavan and their $4.00 dinner dosas. I do miss that place!
The best place in Atlanta to get a dosa is at Madras Saravana Bhavan on Lawrencille Hwy. I recommend the Mysore Masala Dosa! Sooooo GOOOD!
Ok, now you a lil more about the dosa, and you can say you know a lil more about me.
3 comments:
Now I know! Because learning is power!
Yum! Must go to Madras!
OMG you love dosas too...yay!
Madras rocks, its my veggie heaven.
Their malai kofta and paneer is superb as well.
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