Thosai (Savoury Indian pancakes) Thosai or dosa are thin pancakes made with a fermented rice and lentil batter. The texture is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, similar to a French crêpe.

To make dosas, rice and lentils are soaked overnight. Then the mix sits on top of the oven for about four hours, encouraging fermentation.

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