சாதா தோசை/ Plain dosa

Ingredients:
1 cup plain rice
1 cup parboiled rice
1/4 cup white udad dal
1/2 tsp. methi (fenugreek) seeds
1/2 cup curd (optional)

salt
10-12 tsps. ghee or oil as preferred
water for grinding

Method:

Wash the rices and dal seperately.
Add plenty of water and methi seeds.
Allow to soak for 3-4 hours or overnight.
Rewash the rice and dal by draining the water 2-3 times.
Grind to a paste. Rawa -like grains should be felt in the batter. Add salt and mix well.
Keep aside in a warm place for 8-10 hours.
Beat the curds well.
Add to the batter, add more water if required.
The consistency of the batter should be thick enough to thickly coat on a spoon when dipped.
Heat the iron griddle or non-stick tawa well.
Pour a spoonful of batter in the centre, spread with the back of the spoon to a thin round.
Pour a tsp. of ghee or oil over it.
Remove with spatula when crisp.
Serve hot with chutney and / or sambar.