Sanna Polo

Sanna Polo

Sanna Polo

Veg Vegan

A spicy dosa-like dish made from a batter of rice and lentils, often spiced with red chilies and asafoetida.

Cuisines

Mangalorean

Best for

Breakfast Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup raw rice
1 cup grated coconut
4 dried red chilies
1 teaspoon tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon urad dal
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 cup water

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the rice and grind it with grated coconut, dried red chilies, and tamarind pulp to form a coarse paste. Add water as needed.
  3. 3 Transfer the paste to a mixing bowl and add salt. Mix well.
  4. 4 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add urad dal and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5 Add the tempering to the rice and coconut mixture and mix well.
  6. 6 Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
  7. 7 Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it gently to form a small pancake.
  8. 8 Cover and cook on low heat until the edges turn golden brown and the top is cooked.
  9. 9 Flip and cook the other side for a minute or two.
  10. 10 Repeat with the remaining batter.
  11. 11 Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Tips

For a spicier version, add more red chilies to the batter.