Nellore Karam Dosa Recipe

Nellore Karam Dosa is a spicy and flavorful variation of the traditional dosa that hails from the Nellore region of Andhra Pradesh, India. It's known for its fiery red color and bold taste. Here's how you can make Nellore Karam Dosa:

**Ingredients:**

For the Dosa Batter:

- 2 cups dosa rice (parboiled rice)

- 1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram)

- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)

- Salt to taste

- Water for grinding

For the Karam (Spice Mix):

- 5-6 dried red chilies (adjust to taste)

- 1 tablespoon chana dal (split Bengal gram)

- 1 tablespoon urad dal (split black gram)

- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

- 1 teaspoon oil

For Assembling the Dosa:

- Dosa batter

- Nellore Karam (spice mix)

- Oil or ghee for cooking

**Instructions:**

**Preparing the Dosa Batter:**

1. **Soaking:**

   - Wash dosa rice and urad dal separately. Soak them along with fenugreek seeds in water for about 4-6 hours.

2. **Grinding:**

   - Grind the soaked rice and urad dal separately to a smooth batter using water as needed. Mix the two batters together, add salt, and mix well. Let the batter ferment overnight or for about 8-10 hours.

**Preparing the Karam (Spice Mix):**

1. **Roasting Spices:**

   - Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add dried red chilies, chana dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida. Roast them on low heat until the dals turn golden brown and aromatic. Let them cool.

2. **Grinding:**

   - Grind the roasted spices to a fine powder using a grinder or mortar and pestle. This is your Nellore Karam spice mix.

**Making Nellore Karam Dosa:**

1. **Heating the Griddle (Tawa):**

   - Heat a dosa griddle (tawa) and spread a ladleful of dosa batter on it to form a thin dosa.

2. **Adding Karam:**

   - Sprinkle a generous amount of Nellore Karam spice mix over the dosa while it's still wet.

3. **Cooking:**

   - Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the dosa. Cook until the dosa turns crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook the other side as well.

4. **Serve:**

   - Serve the Nellore Karam Dosa hot with coconut chutney or any chutney of your choice.

**Note:** Nellore Karam Dosa is known for its spiciness. Adjust the amount of Nellore Karam spice mix according to your spice tolerance.

Enjoy the bold flavors of Nellore Karam Dosa, a special dosa variation from Andhra Pradesh!