Name: Neer Dosa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: south_indian
Ingredients: 2 cup Sona Masuri Rice (Or any other short-grain raw rice like Dosa Rice); 4.5 cup Water (Divided: ~1 cup for grinding and 3.5 cups for thinning the batter); 0.25 cup Fresh Grated Coconut (Optional, for added softness and flavor); 1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste); 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (For greasing the tawa)

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Coconut Egg Curry & Neer Dosa Recipe - South Indian Dinner | CraftMyMeals

Instructions

1
Prepare the Eggs
- Take the 8 hard-boiled and peeled eggs.
- Using a small knife, make 2-3 shallow, lengthwise slits on each egg. This is crucial for the eggs to absorb the gravy's flavor.
- Set the prepared eggs aside.
2
Sauté Aromatics
- Heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a wide pan or kadai over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and sauté for 7-8 minutes until they become soft and translucent, with the edges just starting to turn golden.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste, slit green chilies, and 1 sprig of curry leaves. Sauté for another minute until the raw aroma disappears.
3
Cook the Masala Base
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and coriander powder.
- Stir continuously for 30-40 seconds until the spices are fragrant. Be careful not to let them burn.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and become mushy, and you see oil separating from the masala.
4
Simmer the Curry
- Pour in the thin coconut milk, stirring to combine everything and scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Carefully place the slit hard-boiled eggs into the gravy. Allow it to simmer for 4-5 minutes, so the eggs absorb the flavors.
5
Finish with Thick Coconut Milk
- Lower the heat to the minimum setting. Pour in the thick coconut milk and sprinkle the garam masala over the top.
- Stir gently to combine. Heat through for just 1-2 minutes. It is very important not to let the curry boil after adding thick coconut milk, as it can curdle.
- Turn off the heat.
6
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
- In a small, separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of coconut oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the mustard seeds and wait for them to splutter completely.
- Add the broken dried red chilies and the remaining sprig of curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until the leaves turn crisp and aromatic.
- Immediately pour this hot tempering over the prepared egg curry.
7
Rest and Serve
- Cover the pan and let the curry rest for at least 10-15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Serve the delicious Kerala Egg Curry hot with appam, idiyappam, parotta, or steamed rice.

Ingredients

2 cup Sona Masuri Rice (Or any other short-grain raw rice like Dosa Rice)
4.5 cup Water (Divided: ~1 cup for grinding and 3.5 cups for thinning the batter)
0.25 cup Fresh Grated Coconut (Optional, for added softness and flavor)
1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (For greasing the tawa)

Instructions

1
Soak the Rice (4-6 hours)
- Rinse the rice thoroughly under running water 3-4 times, or until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rinsed rice in ample fresh water for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 6 hours. Do not over-soak.
2
Prepare the Batter (10 minutes)
- Drain all the water from the soaked rice completely.
- Transfer the drained rice and optional grated coconut to a high-speed blender or wet grinder.
- Add 1 cup of water and blend for 3-5 minutes until you get a completely smooth, fine paste with no grit. You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size.
- Pour the thick batter into a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining 3.5 cups of water and salt.
- Whisk thoroughly to combine. The final batter should be very thin and free-flowing, with the consistency of thin buttermilk or milk. This is the key to lacy dosas.
3
Cook the Neer Dosas (25 minutes)
- Heat a non-stick tawa or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. To check if it's ready, sprinkle a few drops of water; if they sizzle and evaporate immediately, the tawa is hot enough.
- Lightly grease the hot tawa with a few drops of oil using a paper towel or half an onion.
- Stir the batter well from the bottom each time before making a dosa, as the rice flour settles very quickly.
- Take a full ladle of batter and pour it quickly onto the hot tawa, starting from the edges and moving towards the center in a circular motion. Do not try to spread it. The batter will naturally form a lacy pattern.
- Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges if desired.
- Cover the tawa with a lid and cook for about 60-90 seconds on medium heat. The dosa cooks with the trapped steam and does not need to be flipped.
- Once cooked, the edges will begin to lift away from the pan and the surface will look cooked (no raw batter visible).
- Gently fold the dosa in half, and then into a quarter (triangle shape). Remove it from the tawa and place it in a casserole to keep warm.
4
Repeat and Serve
- Repeat the process for the remaining batter, remembering to stir the batter and lightly grease the tawa before each dosa.
- Serve the Neer Dosas immediately while they are hot and soft, with coconut chutney, sambar, or a spicy curry like Mangalorean Chicken Ghee Roast or Vegetable Kurma.

Egg Curry with Coconut with Neer Dosa

Nutrition per Serving

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1. Egg Curry with Coconut

Ingredients

2. Neer Dosa

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