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Step 1
Wash the lentils in a large bowl at least thrice. Drain the water and add fresh water. Soak for at least 4 hrs. You can also soak it overnight.
Step 2
Drain the water completely. Add them to a blender jar along with ginger, chili, cumin and salt. Pour ½ cup water and blend to a smooth batter.
Step 3
If you prefer crisp dosas then add in less water. Blend to a thick batter. If you prefer soft dosas add more water while blending and make a slightly runny batter. Taste test and add more salt if required.
Step 4
Grease a dosa tawa or a griddle lightly. Heat it well on a medium flame.
Step 5
When the pan is hot enough, pour ¾ cup ladle batter to the center. Quickly spread it to a thin dosa.
Step 6
Cook on a medium heat. Drizzle some oil around the edges.
Step 7
This step is optional. With the help of the spatula, gently scrape off the excess batter and spread it evenly.
Step 8
When the dosa is cooked, the edges will begin to leave the pan. Flip and cook the dosa on the other side until brown spots appear.
Step 9
Flip again and cook until crisp. Remove the dosa to a plate and make the next one the same way.
Step 10
Serve mixed dal dosa with chutney or pickle.