Snacks Recipes - Spicy Dosas

Ingredients

• 100g/4 oz long-grain rice

• 50g/2 oz red lentils

• 600ml/1 pt water

• 1/2 coconut, grated (shredded)

• 5 dried red chilies

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp asafoetida

• salt

• oil for frying

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Method:

1. Soak the rice and lentils in the water for 2 hours. Grind to a fine batter with the coconut, chilies, asafoetida and salt, adding a little water if necessary.

2. Heat a heavy-based pan and smear with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and spread to a 15ml/6 in circle.

3. Pour a spoonful of oil around the edges and cook for about 2 minutes until each side is golden. Serve hot with chutney.