Cucumber Neer Dosa – Refreshing Mangalorean Rice Pancake

Cucumber Neer Dosa Recipe – Rice Pancake

Description:
This Cucumber Neer Dosa is a refreshing twist on the traditional Neer Dosa commonly made in the households of Mangalore. While traditional Neer Dosa is typically made with just rice and coconut milk, this recipe introduces cucumber to give it a fresh and unique flavor.

Cuisine: Mangalorean
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Dosa rice (soaked for 2 hours)
• 1 Cucumber (cut into chunks)
• 1/2 cup Fresh coconut (grated)
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• Oil (for cooking)

Preparation Time: 150 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Instructions:

1. Soak the rice: Wash the dosa rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 2 hours.

2. Grind the batter:

   • In a mixer, grind the cucumber and fresh coconut into a smooth paste.
   • In a separate mixer, grind the soaked rice with 1/2 cup of water into a smooth paste.

3. Combine the batters: Mix both the rice batter and the cucumber-coconut paste in a large bowl. Add salt and stir to combine. If the batter is too thick, gradually add more water to achieve a smooth, flowing consistency. The batter should coat the back of a spoon thinly, not thickly. Adjust salt as needed.

4. Preheat the pan:

   • Grease and preheat a seasoned iron pan until it’s sizzling hot. Test the heat by sprinkling a little water on the pan; it should sizzle and evaporate quickly.

5. Cook the Neer Dosa:

   • Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan in a circular motion starting from the outer edges. The batter will naturally spread and form holes. Do not spread it manually.
   • Fill in any gaps with more batter, but allow some holes to remain in the dosa.
   • No need to add oil while cooking. Neer Dosa cooks quickly, and once the top is no longer raw and the dosa turns a rich white color, it’s ready. Each dosa should take around 30 seconds to cook.

6. Fold and serve:

   • Once cooked, use a flat spatula to slide under the dosa, folding it into half and then into another half to form a triangle.
   • Place the cooked dosa on a platter and continue making more dosas in the same way. Ensure they’re spaced out as they tend to stick together when hot.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the Cucumber Neer Dosa warm with Kori Gassi (chicken curry) for a delightful Mangalorean meal. End your meal with Konkani Style Mande/Mandige/Chavde for a perfect finish.

Enjoy this light and flavorful twist on the traditional Neer Dosa, packed with a burst of freshness from cucumber!