Wheat Dosa Recipe | Godhumai Dosai (Quick & Crispy)

“Quick, crispy, and wholesome — Godhumai Dosai is the dosa your mornings need!”

Wheat Dosa, or Godhumai Dosai, is a simple South Indian dosa made with whole wheat flour, no fermentation required. Mixed with spices and poured thin like rava dosa, it results in beautifully lacy, crisp-edged dosas — perfect for busy mornings or light dinners.

It’s healthy, beginner-friendly, and comes together in just minutes.


Godhuma dosai

🛒 Ingredients

  • Wheat Flour (Godhumai Maavu) – 2 cups
  • Rice Flour – 1 cup
  • Asafoetida (Hing) – a pinch
  • Green Chilies – 2 to 3, finely chopped
  • Curry Leaves – a few, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds (Jeera) – 2 tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Water – as needed (approx. 3 to 3½ cups)
  • Oil – for cooking

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Mix the Flours
    In a large mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, rice flour, hing, and salt. Mix well.

  2. Add Water & Blend
    Slowly pour in water while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. You can use a blender if preferred. Scrape down the sides to incorporate all dry ingredients.

  3. Adjust Consistency
    First bring the batter to regular dosa consistency. Then dilute it further until it’s watery, like rava dosa batter.

  4. Add Flavor
    Stir in chopped green chilies, curry leaves, and cumin seeds. Taste and adjust salt or spice if necessary.

  5. Heat the Tawa
    Heat a dosa tawa (griddle) until it’s very hot. Sprinkle a few drops of water — it should sizzle immediately.

  6. Pour the Batter
    Pour the watery batter from the edges inward in a circular motion. Do not spread with a ladle — let it naturally form holes and lacy patterns.

  7. Adjust if Needed
    If batter doesn’t pour easily, add a little more water. It should flow like thin buttermilk.

  8. Roast the Dosa
    Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges. Cook on medium flame until the bottom turns golden brown and crisp.

  9. Flip and Cook (Optional)
    Flip and cook the other side for about a minute if needed. Press gently to crisp the base.

  10. Serve Hot
    Serve immediately with your favorite chutneys or sambar.


🌟 Tips

  • Add finely chopped onions or grated carrot to the batter for variety.
  • For spongier dosas, keep the batter slightly thicker.
  • Stir the batter between each dosa to prevent settling.
  • If dosas stick, reheat and grease the tawa well before the next pour.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with:

  • 🥥 Coconut Chutney
  • 🍅 Tomato Chutney
  • 🌶️ Milagai Podi with sesame oil
  • 🍯 Jaggery and Ghee for a kid-friendly treat

Also works as a light dinner or a healthy snack with curd and pickle.


🥦 Nutritional Highlights

Whole Wheat Flour

  • High in dietary fiber
  • A good source of complex carbs for sustained energy

Spices & Herbs

  • Cumin aids digestion
  • Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants

No Fermentation Needed

  • Perfect for busy schedules and instant cravings!

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Wheat Dosa (Godhumai Dosai)

Author

Sollungo Maami

Publish Date

07 - 28 - 2025