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