Instant Rava Dosa - Quick No Fermentation South Indian Breakfast - Crispy Sooji Rava Dosa Recipe

Ingredients
- Sooji (Semolina) - 1/2 Cup
- Rice Flour - 1/2 Cup
- All-Purpose Flour (Maida) - 1/4 cup
- Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp
- Curry Leaves - 1 Tbsp (chopped)
- Onion - 1 medium (finely chopped)
- Green Chilies - 3-4 qty (finely chopped)
- Cilantro - 2 Tbsp (finely chopped)
- Ginger - 1 Tbsp (finely chopped)
- Yogurt - 1/2 cup (optional)
- Water - 3-4 cups
- Oil or Ghee - 3-4 Tbsp
Rava Dosa is one of South India’s most loved breakfast dishes. Thin, crispy, and beautifully golden! This Instant Rava Dosa recipe is a quick version that skips fermentation but delivers the same irresistible flavor and texture. Made with a simple mix of semolina (sooji), rice flour, and all-purpose flour, it’s perfect for mornings when you want something light, flavorful, and ready in minutes.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Instant Rava Dosa. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our rava dosa recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
Instructions
1) In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup sooji (semolina), 1/2 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt.
2) Add 1½ cups of water and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
3) Let the batter rest for 15–20 minutes.
4) After resting, stir in 1 medium chopped onion, 3-4 chopped green chilies, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
5) Add an additional 2½ cups of water to the batter.
PRO TIP: The consistency should be like buttermilk—thin and flowing easily from a ladle.
6) Preheat a tawa or flat pan on high heat for about 2 minutes, then reduce to medium-high heat.
PRO TIP: Sprinkle a few drops of water on the surface—if they sizzle and evaporate immediately, the pan is ready.
7) Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and wipe it with a paper towel to lightly grease the surface.
8) Hold a ladle of batter about 6–7 inches above the pan and pour it in a circular motion, starting from the outer edge and moving inward. The batter should spread naturally and form small holes, creating a lacy pattern.
9) Cook on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes, or until the bottom turns golden brown and the edges become crisp.
10) Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges and a few drops in the center.
11) Fold or roll the dosa and serve hot with tomato or coconut chutney. Enjoy!
Rava Dosa is one of South India’s most loved breakfast dishes. Thin, crispy, and beautifully golden! This Instant Rava Dosa recipe is a quick version that skips fermentation but delivers the same irresistible flavor and texture. Made with a simple mix of semolina (sooji), rice flour, and all-purpose flour, it’s perfect for mornings when you want something light, flavorful, and ready in minutes.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Instant Rava Dosa. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our rava dosa recipe calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
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