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Rava Dosa ( Tava Cooking) Rava dosa is a delectably crispy dosa that can be prepared instantly, without the need for any fermentation. A traditional tempering and quick mix-in of chopped onions, coriander and green chillies add excellent flavour to a batter made of ready flours. This dosa is indeed an irresistible option for breakfast, supper, snack or a sudden meal for a surprise guest. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  25 mins Makes 6 rava dosas Ingredients 1/2 cup   semolina (rava) 1 1/2 tbsp   plain flour (maida) 1 1/2 tbsp   rice flour (chawal ka atta) salt  to taste 1 1/2 tbsp   oil 1 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) a pinch of  asafoetida (hing) 3 to 4   curry leaves (kadi patta) 1 1/2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) 2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/4 cup  finely  chopped onions oil  for greasing and cooking For Serving coconut  chutney Method Combi...

Ingredients 1 tbsp   oil 1 tsp   mustard seeds ( rai / sarson) 1 tsp   urad dal (split black lentils) 6 to 7   curry leaves (kadi patta) 1/3 cup  finely  chopped onions 1 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1 cup   semolina (rava) salt  to taste For The Garnish 4 tsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) 4 tsp  freshly  grated coconut 4 tsp  nylon  sev For Serving 4   lemon wedges Method Boil 2 cups of water in a deep pan and keep aside. Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the urad dal, curry leaves, onions and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame till the onions turn translucent. Add the semolina and sauté on a slow flame for another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the hot water and salt and cover and cook on a slow flame for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once in between. Place equal portions of upma on 4 plates, garnish each plate with 1 tsp of corian...