The dose, dosa, dosai, thosai, or dhosa is a savoury South Indian crêpe. This snack, high in carbohydrates and proteins, is a typical South Indian breakfast item.Though considered a breakfast dish, dosas are also eaten at other times of day.  

Dosa Variations:

1.Masala Dosa-A masala dosa is made by stuffing a dosa with a lightly cooked filling of      potatoes, fried onions and spices.

2.Egg Dosa - an omelette is spread on the dosa.

3.Chilli Dosa - some idli powder is spread on the dosa.

4.Onion Dosa - chopped and sauted onions are spread on the dosa.

5.Ghee Dosa - substitute ghee instead of oil while frying dosa.

6.Butter Dosa - substitute butter instead of oil while frying dosa and a small amount on top of it while serving.

7.Roast - Spread dosa thinly and fry till crisp.

8.Family Roast - Long dosa which can be spread over 2 or 3 feet.

9.Paper Dosa - Long and very thin delicate dosa which can be spread over 2 feet.

10.Green Dosa - Dosa stuffed with fresh vegetables and mint chutney.

11.Chow-Chow Dosa - Dosa stuffed with (Indian flavored) Chinese noodles.

12.Cheese Dosa - Dosa stuffed with cheese.

Though dosai typically refers to the version made with rice and lentils, many other versions of dosai exist and are popular in varying degrees. This is sometimes specific to a region in India. Some common ones are:

• Rava dosay - made with rava or semolina, which doesn't need fermentation and is usually considered a fast snack/tiffin.

• Wheat Dosai - made with wheat flour, and served with coconut chutney.

• Vella Dosai - a sweet dosai made of jaggery, with ghee/neyyi.

• Ragi dosay - made of ragi or millet flour, usually considered "a poor man's fare".

• Muttai dosai - eggs are added to the regular batter; the word muttai in Tamil means "egg".

• Set Dose - A popular type of Dosas in Karnataka. This dosa which is cooked only on one side is served in a set of two and hence the name.

• Neer dosa is a dosa prepared from rice unique to Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada districts.

 Serving Methods:

The dosa is typically served with a side accompaniment which varies according to regional and personal preferences. More common side items include:

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 Masala Dosa at-

 http://ifood.tv/recipe/masala_dosa

Plain Dosa at-

http://ifood.tv/recipe/plain_dosa

Rava Dosa at-

http://ifood.tv/node/444

Spring Roll Dosa at-

http://ifood.tv/recipe/spring_roll_dosa