Visiri Dosai from Chettinad is a lacy crepe made with different flours and is an instant dosa variety. This means there is no fermentation needed and if you are in a hurry to make something, this is the dish you will opt for!
I adapted it from Masterchefmom's recipe and I have no clue why this dosa is called Visiri. Visiri means a hand fan in Tamil though I hardly think this dosa has any resembles or reference to the hand fan. Whatever may the reason be for the name, this is one quick Dosa you can make and it really turns out really good. Though yes the recipe calls for 2 hours of the resting period, I only did for an hour and it still turned out lacy.
Visiri Dosa is a wonderful option for this alphabet, while I did have other picks like Vermicelli Dosa, Vendiya Dosa and how does Vegan Dosa sound?
Anyway, though we have always been making some instant dosa variety or the other, the ones I have made for this series are outstanding and very delicious. I especially found these instant dosas very good and Hubby dear has said I should repeat these again. I will for sure do.
The days are hectic with hardly any time to pause or even think. Updating both the blogs are always on top of the mind and I haven't even checked how my fellow marathoners are doing. I should surely catch up soon.
Meanwhile, you can check this easy to make dosa that I made for V, which is Visiri Dosa in the AtoZ Flatbread and More, where I am doing AtoZ Dosa Varieties. I had another funny incident when I realized what I did for V in the AtoZ Indian Flatbread, do check it out.
A to Z Dosa Varieties
A for Alle Belle
B for Bele Dose
C for Chilro
D for Dhuska
E for Eylanchi
F for Faraali Dosa
G for Ghaaroda
H for Heerekai Dosa
I for ILam Dosai
J for Jini Dosa
K for Kadapa Karam Dosa
L for Lentil Dosa
M for Mushti Dosa
N for Nachni Uttapam
O for Oats Dosa
P for Phanna Doddak
Q for Quinoa Dosa
R for Rava Onion Masala Dosa
S for Surnali Dosa
T for Thavalai Dosa
U for Ulli Karam Dosa with Cheese
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Step by Step Pictures for making Visiri Dosai
Visiri Dosai | Chettinad Visiri Dosai
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 cup Rice Flour
- 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour / Maida
- 1/2 cup Wheat Flour
- Water as required
- 1/2 cup Semolina / Rava
- Salt to Taste
- Sesame Oil
For the tempering:
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
- Handful Shallots / Sambar Onions, finely chopped
- 2 nos Green Chillies finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- Handful Cashewnuts
Other Ingredients
- Handful Coriander Leaves finely chopped
- Handful Curry Leaves finely chopped
How to make the Visiri Dosai
- In a large bowl, mix all the flours with salt and add water slowly to get a smooth batter.
- Let the batter soak for 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a small pan for tempering and add the mustard seeds.
- When it splutters, add the onions, green chilies, chopped cashew nuts and fry over low flame till the onions turn soft and pink.
- Pour this into the batter. Add finely chopped coriander leaves and curry leaves.
- Adjust the water quantity in the batter. We will need a batter with pouring consistency.
- Heat a tawa over a low flame and grease it uniformly with oil. If you are using a nonstick pan, ensure you wipe it clean.
- When the tawa is hot, pour the batter using a ladle and swirl for the batter to spread evenly.
- Drizzle oil and cook over a low flame until the dosa leaves the sides. Flip to cook the other side.
- Repeat the process for all the dosas.
- Serve with coconut chutney and sambar.
Visiri Dosai | Chettinad Visiri Dosai
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup Rice Flour
- 1/2 cup All purpose flour / Maida
- 1/2 cup Wheat flour
- 1/2 cup Semolina / Rava
- Water as required
- Salt to taste
- Sesame Oil
For the tempering:
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
- Handful Shallots / Sambar Onions, finely chopped
- 2 nos Green Chillies finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- Handful Cashewnuts
Other Ingredients
- Handful Coriander Leaves finely chopped
- Handful Curry Leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all the flours with salt and add water slowly to get a smooth batter.
- Let the batter soak for 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a small pan for tempering and add the mustard seeds.
- When it splutters, add the onions, green chilies, chopped cashew nuts and fry over low flame till the onions turn soft and pink.
- Pour this into the batter. Add finely chopped coriander leaves and curry leaves.
- Adjust the water quantity in the batter. We will need a batter with pouring consistency.
- Heat a tawa over a low flame and grease it uniformly with oil. If you are using a nonstick pan, ensure you wipe it clean.
- When the tawa is hot, pour the batter using a ladle and swirl for the batter to spread evenly.
- Drizzle oil and cook over low flame until the dosa leaves the sides. Flip to cook the other side.
- Repeat the process for all the dosas.
- Serve with coconut chutney and sambar.
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Sowmya:) says
Seeing the name I was expecting to see a fan shaped dosa. Love this veggie loaded visiri. Looks so yum and tempting!!
Priya Suresh says
Interesting dosa and quite an easy one to dish out when we ran out of the dosa batter na.. Seriously a fabulous dosa to give a try definitely.
harini says
A distant cousin of rava dosa looks like. Nice name. Never heard of it though.
vaishalisabnani says
There are so many dosas that I haven’t heard of , including this Virsi Dosa . This marathon has been a true learning experience . I wonder how I would have coped up if I had picked this theme !
The Dosa looks crisp and the addition of onion shallots makes me drool .
gayathriraani says
This is so much like the crispy rava dosa we make. The only difference is the addition of wheat flour. Never heard of this name before, but this would definitely be a delicious dosa for sure.
Annapurnaz says
I'm very fond of South Indian food and never knew there are such a huge varieties of dosas. I should have born in South to enjoy these dosas everyday 🙂 Anyway, now you are helping me by introducing all those dosas. Thanks Valli for all these lovely dosas
Simply Tadka says
This dosa is perfect for any time meal.. so crisp and healthy. great pick with v
mayurisjikoni says
A perfect dosa recipe to make as it needs no fermentation. I also love the tempering ingredients, makes it so flavorful. Can have it on its own with chutney. Fan shape or not, its a useful recipe.
Renu Agrawal Dongre says
Visiting dosa looks so crispy similar to Rava dosa. No fermentation dosa are always a win-win at home.
code2cook says
such a yummy dosa with flavorful tempering. does not look like made with rice flour. Loved it as instant and no fermentation required.
Padmajha PJ says
When I read the name, I imagined a hand fan shaped dosa! Anyway this is yet another dosa to add to my list! Instant dosas are always needed here.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I was also waiting for some fan shaped dosai, but looks like it is not. This is like the karacha dosai we make and it is a lifesaver for weeknight dinners.