Dosa: A South Indian Specialty

In New Zealand, Dosa is still a bit of a novelty, but that's about to be changed!

Originating in the southern part of India, Dosa is a tasty rice pancake that’s commonly eaten for breakfast. It gives the ideal kickstart to your day as it has the right amount of carbs and protein, minus saturated fats and sugars.

Dosa is known to exist since the 5th century AD. It is believed that the crepe was found initially in the Temple streets of Udipi, Karnataka. As time progressed, several variations of the dish came into being and many different fillings. So, what is inside a Dosa? The most popular among them are the Masala Dosa (Dosa with a potato filling), Rava Dosa (made using semolina), Mysore Masala Dosa (spicier Masala Dosa), Paneer Dosa (Dosa made with paneer which is a fresh cheese, Onion Rava Masala Dosa, Cheese Dosa, and Schezwan Dosa.

Tutor Antonia was born and raised in Southern India. She will be teaching you how to make the classic Dosa from that region and then discuss some variations.

This workshop is proudly sponsored by the Riverside Community Trust. Please contact Tanja (education@riverside.org.nz) to discuss sponsorship options if you are struggling to meet the workshop fee or to enquire about more info.