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A stack of healthy instant sponge dosa, ready in 2 minutes, on a plate.

Fluffy Instant Sponge Dosa: Your Go-To Quick & Healthy Breakfast

Enjoy a quick and healthy breakfast with this fluffy instant sponge dosa recipe. Made with semolina, rice flour, and a touch of yogurt, it's easy to prepare and perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 dosa
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup fine semolina
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt preferably slightly sour
  • 1 green chili finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated (optional)
  • fresh coriander leaves chopped (optional)
  • 1.5 - 2 cups water adjust as needed for batter consistency
For Cooking
  • Oil or ghee for cooking the dosas

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Non-stick dosa griddle or heavy-bottomed pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together semolina, rice flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  2. Add yogurt and 1.5 cups of water; stir in green chili, ginger, and coriander if using.
  3. Whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free, adding more water if needed to reach a pouring consistency.
  4. Cover and let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the semolina to absorb liquids and the baking soda to activate.
Cooking
  1. Heat a non-stick griddle or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium once hot.
  2. Lightly grease the griddle, pour a ladleful of batter onto the center, and spread lightly outwards in a circular motion to form a slightly thicker dosa.
  3. Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges and over the top of the dosa; cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown with bubbles on top.
  4. Optionally, flip and cook for another 30 seconds on the other side.
  5. Remove the dosa and serve hot; repeat with remaining batter, greasing the griddle as needed.

Notes

For a crispier dosa, you can spread the batter thinner. Adjust the amount of green chili and ginger according to your spice preference.