Erra Kaaram Dosa Recipe: Bring The Flavours of Andhra Pradesh With This Iconically Indian Dish

Erra Kaaram Dosa, a delicious and nutritious South Indian delicacy, is a flavourful twist on the traditional dosa. With its spicy and tangy taste, it makes for a perfect breakfast or snack option. Making Erra Kaaram dosa at home is simpler than you might think, check out this easy recipe by Archana Doshi.

Erra Kaaram Dosa

Erra Kaaram Dosa is a popular Andhra-style crispy dosa that is coated with spicy red chutney inside. Erra Kaaram, meaning red spice, refers to the fiery red chilli chutney that's spread on the dosa. This chutney is made from red chilies, garlic, and other spices, giving the dosa a distinctive spicy and tangy flavour. This dosa is a traditional dish from Andhra Pradesh, known for its spicy cuisine. Trying Erra Kaaram Dosa offers a glimpse into the local culinary traditions and flavours of this region.

Here is how to make a mouthwatering dish Erra Kaaram Dosa mouthwatering dish at home:

How To Make Erra Karam Dosa:

1. Heat a pan and dry roast dry red chillies, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal until they turn aromatic and golden brown.

2. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a blender. Add soaked tamarind paste, garlic cloves, and salt.

3. Blend everything together into a smooth paste, adding water gradually as needed. Your Erra Karam (spicy red chutney) is ready.

4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto the pan.

5. Spread the batter in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.

6. Drizzle a teaspoon of oil around the edges of the dosa.

7. Allow the dosa to cook until the edges turn golden brown and crisp.

8. Spread a generous amount of Erra Karam evenly over the dosa.

9. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the Erra Karam for added flavour.

10. Cook for another minute until the dosa is crisp and the Erra Karam dosa is heated through.

11. Fold the dosa in half and let it cook for a minute. Once done transfer it onto a plate.

12. Serve the hot and spicy Karam Dosa with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or sambar for a complete South Indian culinary experience.

Tips:

i) Adjust the spiciness of Erra Karam according to your preference by adding more or fewer red chilies.

ii) For a healthier option, use olive oil or coconut oil instead of ghee.

iii) Experiment with different toppings like grated cheese, onions, or chopped coriander leaves.

For more such stories, stay tuned to HerZindagi.