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.
🛒 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
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Mix the Flours
In a large mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, rice flour, hing, and salt. Mix well. -
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. -
Adjust Consistency
First bring the batter to regular dosa consistency. Then dilute it further until it’s watery, like rava dosa batter. -
Add Flavor
Stir in chopped green chilies, curry leaves, and cumin seeds. Taste and adjust salt or spice if necessary. -
Heat the Tawa
Heat a dosa tawa (griddle) until it’s very hot. Sprinkle a few drops of water — it should sizzle immediately. -
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. -
Adjust if Needed
If batter doesn’t pour easily, add a little more water. It should flow like thin buttermilk. -
Roast the Dosa
Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges. Cook on medium flame until the bottom turns golden brown and crisp. -
Flip and Cook (Optional)
Flip and cook the other side for about a minute if needed. Press gently to crisp the base. -
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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