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Dosas (Indian Rice and Lentil Pancakes)
Ingredients
7 1/4 cups bottled spring water; divided
1 1/2 cups white basmati rice
1/2 cup urad dal (skinned; split lentils)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
4 teaspoons vegetable oil; divided
Methods/steps
Combine 6 cups water; rice; and lentils in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain and rinse. Place rice mixture; 1 1/4 cups water; and sugar in a food processor; puree until smooth (about 1 minute). Spoon batter into a clean bowl. Cover and let stand in a warm place (85?); free from drafts; 12 hours or overnight. Stir in salt. Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Spoon about 1/3 cup batter into pan. Turn pancake when top is covered with bubbles and edges look cooked (about 1 minute). Repeat with remaining oil and batter.