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

Making Erra Kaaram dosa at home is a delightful culinary adventure that brings the authentic flavours of South India to your kitchen. With simple ingredients and a quick recipe, you can enjoy this delicacy at home. 
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Updated:- 2024-06-11, 06:22 IST

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:

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.  

 

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Add some spiciness to your simple dosa with this quick Erra Kaaram Dosa recipe

Vegetarian Recipe
Total Time: 35 min
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Servings: 2
Level: Medium
Course: Main Course
Calories: 200
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Alice Mary Topno

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups dosa batter (homemade or store-bought)
  • 5-6 dry red chillies
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon urad dal (split black gram)
  • 1 tablespoon chana dal (split chickpeas)
  • Tamarind paste (small lemon-sized ball soaked in water)
  • Oil required for cooking
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed

Step

  1. Step 1:

    First dry roast dry red chillies, urad dal, cumin seeds, and chana dal in a small pan until golden brown.

  2. Step 2:

    Now blend the roasted ingredients with soaked tamarind paste, garlic cloves, salt, and water into a smooth paste.

  3. Step 3:

    Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladleful of dosa batter, spreading it thinly.

  4. Step 4:

    Then drizzle oil around the edges and let the dosa cook.

  5. Step 5:

    Spread Erra Karam over the dosa, sprinkle with salt, and cook for another minute.

  6. Step 6:

    Fold the dosa in half, cook for a minute, and serve with some coconut chutney or tomato chutney.

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