Poha Dosa Recipe | Instant Aval Dosa – Soft & Spongy

Poha Dosa Recipe | Atukula Dosa | Avalakki Dosa | Instant Aval Dosa with detailed photo and video recipe. A soft and spongy simple dosa recipe made with a combination of beaten rice, semolina, and yogurt. It is basically an instant version of the traditional set dosa recipe which is mainly prepared with a combination of rice and urad dal batter. It can be a perfect morning breakfast meal that does not require any fancy additional side dish but tastes amazingly great with kurma or coconut chutney.

Poha Dosa Recipe | Atukula Dosa | Avalakki Dosa | Instant Aval Dosa with step-by-step photo and video recipe. Dosa recipes have always been one of the favorite and popular breakfast recipes from South Indian cuisine. Yet there is a complexity to preparing this recipe, mainly with soaking, grinding, and fermenting which can overwhelming for beginners. This can be easily solved with instant recipes and the instant poha dosa recipe is one such popular set dosa type known for its softness and sponginess.

I have posted several soft and instant dosa recipes till now, but none of them are so close to authentic and traditional set dosa as this poha dosa. Perhaps it is mainly due to the combination of ingredients used to prepare this dosa recipe. Basically, the combination of rava, poha, and curd makes it a soft and spongy texture. As a matter of fact, the addition of poha makes it soft for any dosa recipe. However, just the poha may not be able to hold the shape and hence rava or semolina is added so that it helps to give shape to it. Also, with this post, I have shared a new and simple sweet chutney recipe made with coconut and jaggery. This is a traditional sweet chutney prepared for set dosa and hence I thought of sharing it with this avala dosa. Do try this and let me know if you would opt for this type of set dosa recipe.

Additionally, some more related and important tips, suggestions, and variants to the poha dosa recipe. Firstly, in this recipe, I have used thin poha which does not require any additional soaking and can be directly used to prepare the batter. If you are using thick or medium poha you may need to soak it before using it. Secondly, the consistency of the batter is the key and significant part of the perfect texture of this dosa. It has to be neither thick nor thin and has to be of pouring consistency. Lastly, you need to cook the dosa on a medium flame, preferably using a nonstick dosa pan. Cast iron dosa pan can be an issue with dosa sticking to the dosa pan. Also, I have not added oil while roasting the dosa, but you may add it as per your choice.

Finally, do visit my other related Dosa Recipes Collection with this post of instant poha dosa recipe. It does include other types of dosa recipes like Broken Wheat Rava Dosa Recipe, Instant Semiya Dosa Recipe, Chana Dosa Recipe, Sprouts Dosa Recipe – Weight Loss Recipes, Kara Dosa Recipe, Masala Dosa Recipe, Jowar Dosa Recipe, Onion Tomato Dosa Recipe, Beetroot Dosa Recipe, Appam Recipe. Further to these, I would also like to add some more related recipe categories like,

• Idli Recipes
• Breakfast Recipes
• Chutney Recipes

About Poha Dosa:

It is basically a simple and easy soft dosa recipe prepared with beaten rice, semolina, and yogurt. In other words, poha dosa or aval dosa is a quick and cheat version of the traditional set dosa recipe which is mainly prepared using rice and urad dal. Moreover, it does not require the 8 hours plus fermentation process as it is prepared as an instant breakfast. Due to the addition of sour curd and baking soda, the dosa gets a unique soft and porous texture.

In addition, the preparation or spreading of dosa on a pan is much easier compared to any dosa. Typically, once the dosa batter is poured on top of dosa pan, it is spread using a circular motion. This can be a tricky process, especially for beginners. However, the avalakki dosa batter is thin in consistency and hence spreads itself without the hassle of spreading. Also, it can be cooked with just steam and no use of oil to roast it. Therefore, it can also be termed as one of the healthy and tasty dosa recipes.

Video Recipe:

Recipe Card for Atukula Dosa:

How to make Poha Dosa with step-by-step photos:

1. firstly, in a bowl take 1 cup poha, 1 cup rava, 1 cup curd and ½ tsp salt.
   
2. mix well making sure everything is well combined.
   
3. cover and rest for 20 minutes.
   
4. after 20 minutes, the rava has soaked well, transfer into the mixer jar.
   
5. add 1 cup water and grind to smooth batter.
   
6. transfer the batter to a large bowl.
   
7. add ½ tsp baking powder and mix well.
   
8. once the batter turns frothy, pour the batter over the hot tawa.
   
9. cook until the top of the dosa is cooked completely. i have not used any oil or ghee while roasting the dosa.
   
10. finally, enjoy poha dosa with coconut jaggery chutney.
    

Notes:

• Firstly, make sure to soak the rava and poha well. else the dosa will not be soft.
• Also, adding curd gives a nice sourness to the dosa.
• Additionally, you can cook both sides and spread some ghee over it.
• Finally, poha dosa recipe tastes great with spicy chutney or sweet coconut chutney.

Faqs:

What is poha dosa?

Poha dosa or also known as aval dosa is a popular instant breakfast recipe made with beaten rice, rava, and curd. It carries the same texture as a traditional set dosa recipe and is hence also termed an alternative or instant set dosa recipe.

How is poha dosa different from regular dosa?

There are 2 main differences to the traditional recipe. Firstly, the set of ingredients used is different from the traditional rice and urad dal-based dosa. Secondly, poha dosa is an instant dosa version without soaking, grounding, and fermentation.

Is poha dosa healthy?

Yes it is certainly an instant healthy breakfast meal. It does not need any oil to roast with an abundant source of carbohydrates in each bite.

What can be served with poha dosa?

It is typically served with spicy coconut chutney and sambar, but can also be served with other curries. Particularly, you can serve it with kurma, tomato curry and sweet jaggery, and coconut chutney.

Can poha dosa be made without fermenting the batter?

Yes poha dosa recipe is typically made without the fermentation process. To hasten the cooking process, you may either add baking soda or eno fruit salt. You may also add yeast for the ideal fermented texture of the dosa. Alternatively, you may skip these and follow the fermentation process.

Can I make Poha Dosa without curd?

Yes poha dosa can be made without curd if you are dairy allergic. You may add lemon juice for the same purpose as the sour taste reacts with baking soda to hasten the fermentation process. You may also use buttermilk but it is not a vegan option.

Can I store Poha Dosa batter?

Yes you may store the dosa batter in the refrigerator for 1-3 days. However, the baking soda's effectiveness may deplete and hence it is better to add baking soda just before preparing it. Also, once it is rested, it may thicken and hence you may need to add water to bring it to the proper consistency.

Can I make Poha Dosa crispy?

Well, you can make aval dosa crispy. You may need to double the rava quantity and also add rice flour to make it crisp. Yet soft and spongy is the best way avalakki dosa is served.

Can I make Poha Dosa without oil?

Yes you do not need any amount of oil to prepare the dosa. However, adding it while roasting may help to get a crisp texture. Also, if you are using cast iron you may need to add oil while roasting so that it does not stick to the bottom.