Dosa (food)

Dosa
Dosa with sambar and chutney
TypePancake, crepe
Place of originIndia
Region or stateSouthern India
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsRice and black gram
VariationsMasala dosa, rava dosa, ghee roast dosa, podi dosa, paneer dosa, plain dosa, and many more

A dosa, dose, dosai or dosha is a thin, savoury crepe in South Indian cuisine made from a fermented batter of ground black gram and rice. Dosas are served hot, often with chutney and sambar (a lentil-based vegetable stew). Dosas are a common food in South India.