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    Home » gluten free

    Gluten free Rava Dosa (Quick Indian Rice flour crepes) with Potato masala and coconut chutney. vegan recipe.

    Published: Sep 3, 2012 · Modified: Sep 2, 2015 by Richa 37 Comments

    Gluten free Rava Dosa (Quick Indian Rice flour crepes) with Potato masala and coconut chutney | Vegan richa
     
    Rava dosa is a lacy crepe, usually made with a very thin batter of rice flour, semolina(cream of wheat) and all purpose flour if needed. This This Gluten free Rava dosa has brown rice flour and cream of rice(Idli Rava). The batter doesnt need to rest or ferment and can be instantly used. This 4 ingredient Dosa gets ready in 15 minutes!
     
    Gluten free Rava Dosa (Quick Indian Rice flour crepes) with Potato masala and coconut chutney
     
    The easy option in Indian food to avoid gluten is South Indian cuisine, filled with Dosas(crepes), Uttapams(Easy thick crepes/pancakes), Idlis(steamed cakes) and other breads/crepe options made with various fermented lentil and rice batter combinations. I decided to de-glutenize one of the quick dosa recipes today. The Rava dosa.
     
     
    Traditional Rava Dosa is not gluten-free. This version uses rice flour and cream or rice( Idli rava)
     
    1. The plain Rava in the Indian store is usually made of wheat/semolina/cream of wheat. Look for “Idli Rava” which is Cream of rice. Cream of rice is also easily available in regular grocery stores.
    2. Hing/Asafoetida powder usually is diluted with some starch or fine flour, which can be wheat or rice based. Look at the contents to be sure. Pure asafoetida is available in crystal form which you can grind in a high powered grinder. You can skip the asafoetida in most recipes or substitute with onion powder for a similar taste.
    3. The cream of rice will start to absorb the water if the batter is kept standing for long. Add a few Tablespoons of water if needed to get a thin consistency before making the next crepe.
     
    Serve the dosa hot, with simple spicy potatoes, a delicious coconut chutney, sambhar(pigeon pea soup) or other sides.

    Rava dosa Step by Step Pictures:


    Get the flours and veggies ready
     
     
    Add to a bowl, flours, cumin, salt, asafoetida, water and mix well.
     
     
    Add ginger, chili, cilantro.
     
     
    Sprinkle batter onto a well heated non stick pan without making double layers.
     
     
    Cook until the edges are golden and leave the pan.
     
     
    Serve hot. This dosa tastes best when hot.
     
     
    Rava Dosa (Rice flour crepes): 4 medium crepes
    Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, nut, yeast, corn free
     
    Ingredients:
    1/4 cup cream of rice (Idli rava (coarsely ground rice) or use Semolina if you can eat gluten)
    1/2 cup brown rice flour
    1/3 teaspoon salt or to taste
    1 cup water
    2 Tablespoons finely chopped/grated ginger
    1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    3-4 Tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
    a generous pinch of asafoetida (hing)
    Oil as needed (I use organic canola or virgin coconut)
     
    Method:
    In a bowl, add the rice flour, cream of rice, salt, cumin, asafoetida and water and whisk into a thin batter.
    Add the ginger, chili, cilantro and mix.
    Prepare a large non stick pan and heat on medium.
    When hot, add a few drops of oil and spread on the pan.
    Fill a ladle with the batter and drop/drizzle it on the hot pan to make a lacy crepe.
    To create the sprinkle effect, use a smaller ladle or 1/4 cup batter at a time and drop it on the hot pan without creating thick or double layers.
    Drizzle a few drops on oil on the edges.
    Cook on medium heat until the edges start to leave the pan and look golden. 5-7 minutes. See step pictures above.
    Fold and serve. Rava Dosas taste best when hot off the pan. 
    For a Semolina based Rava Dosa see here
     
    Potato Masala Steps:
     
    Add oil, heat on medium, add mustard seeds, curry leaves
     
     
    Add onions, chili peppers, split peas. Cook until golden
     
     
    Add turmeric, coriander powder, salt.
     
     
    Add potatoes, a few Tablespoons of water. Cover and cook on low until potatoes are done.
     
     
     
    Potato Masala
    Gluten, dairy, egg, nut, soy, corn, yeast free.
     
    Ingredients:
    1 teaspoon oil
    1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    1 sprig curry leaves (7-8 leaves)
    2 Tablespoons split peas
    1/2 medium onion chopped
    1 green chili chopped or chili flakes to taste
    1 teaspoon coriander powder
    1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
    2 medium potatoes, chopped
     
    Method:
    In a medium pan, add oil and heat on medium.
    After half a minute, add mustard seeds and let them start to crackle.
    Add curry leaves carefully and mix.
    Add the split peas, chili and onions and cook on medium-low heat for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden.
    Add the turmeric and salt and mix,
    Add the potatoes, 2-3 Tablespoons of water, mix well, cover and cook on low heat for 12-14 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes until potatoes are done.
    You can also use boiled potatoes to reduce the cook time. Add boiled potatoes in the onion mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes and serve.
     
    For regular traditional Rava dosa that is not gluten-free and for coconut chutney recipe,see here. 
     

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    1. marie ugorek

      January 16, 2023 at 6:40 am

      Note for those struggling to find wheat-free hing: There is a company called Pure Indian Foods which sells pure hing (green label), and pure hing batch-tested to certify gluten free (blue label). Both are made the same way, and I have not had any reaction to the green label when the blue label wasn’t available (my GI tract objected for three days when my friend forgot about the wheat thing and tossed a few pinches of regular hing into some shak when I visited).

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        April 03, 2023 at 8:26 pm

        thank you for your suggestion!

        Reply
    2. Eva

      December 09, 2022 at 10:29 am

      will the split peas cook fully, when put together with the potatoes? Or do they need to be precooked or at least soaked? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 12, 2022 at 3:38 pm

        They will cook from dried, no need to soak.

        Reply
    3. Naz

      August 29, 2022 at 12:45 am

      What is cream of rice called in the Uk? What gf ingredient can I use instead please? Xx

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 01, 2022 at 12:18 pm

        Might be rice hot cereal in UK. It’s called rice Rava or idli Rava in an Indian store

        Reply
    4. Alice

      April 20, 2020 at 8:02 pm

      Can anything replace the split peas? Thank you.

      Reply
    5. Caitanya Dasi

      August 19, 2017 at 11:00 am

      Thanks so much for coming up with this gluten-free dosa recipe.
      My daughter assured me once she has the ingredients she will
      invite me over.

      I love it when you experiment with Indian preps that generally use wheat
      and come up with gluten and dairy free recipes.

      Reply
    6. seema

      September 18, 2014 at 7:02 am

      Superb recipy n i’ll surely try this for my husband

      Reply
    7. Natasha

      April 04, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Hi. This looks so good. Do you think I could use white rice flour instead of cream of rice?

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 04, 2014 at 8:13 pm

        if you can eat gluten then use semolina. you can use rice flour as well. adjust the water content so the batter isnt too thick.

        Reply
    8. Rimli

      January 13, 2013 at 1:03 am

      hi, Awesome visual treat with such lovely recipe. can’t wait to try this one.

      Reply
    9. Alea Milham

      September 11, 2012 at 6:21 am

      Oh my, these have to be the prettiest crepes I’ve ever seen.

      Reply
    10. April @ The 21st Century Housewife

      September 08, 2012 at 4:52 pm

      The dosa look just beautiful – what a wonderful treat! I really like the coconut chutney as well.

      Reply
    11. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies

      September 07, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      Dosas are quite possibly my most favorite Indian food. Actually, the first Indian dish I ever had was a dosa filled with pav bhaji! Yours look absolutely perfect!

      Reply
    12. Veena Theagarajan

      September 05, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Richa, Dosa looks so yummy and crispy
      Great-secret-of-life.blogspot.com

      Reply
    13. Reshmi Mahesh

      September 05, 2012 at 2:05 pm

      Dosas look yummy…

      Reply
    14. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes

      September 04, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      This post has me craving these for dinner!

      Reply
    15. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      September 04, 2012 at 5:52 pm

      looks so good!!!

      Sowmya

      Ongoing Event – Coconut

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 06, 2012 at 6:04 am

        Thank you Sowmya

        Reply
    16. VeganFling

      September 04, 2012 at 3:55 pm

      It’s so pretty! I can’t wait to try this one out.

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 06, 2012 at 6:04 am

        Thanks Melissa!

        Reply
    17. swati

      September 04, 2012 at 2:37 pm

      beautiful…makes me want to reach out and grab a bite! great recipe.

      Reply
    18. Chandrani

      September 04, 2012 at 7:54 am

      Very crunchy and yummy rawa dosa.


      Cuisine Delights
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      Reply
    19. runnergirlinthekitchen.blogspot.com

      September 04, 2012 at 2:31 am

      Love the lace ‘jali’, its a must for a rava dosa. I love healthy filling food!

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 04, 2012 at 4:06 am

        its definitely a quick change from the planned dosas:)

        Reply
    20. Hannah

      September 03, 2012 at 6:43 pm

      So lacy! Love it!

      Reply
    21. Cadry

      September 03, 2012 at 5:58 pm

      Oh, my gosh! So beautiful! After the success I had with your naan recipe, I can’t wait to try my hand at more of the things I’ve had lackluster results with in the past, like dosa. I just ordered a crepe pan today, and so I should be a dosa-making fiend in no time! 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 04, 2012 at 4:05 am

        Thanks Cadry:) you sure will! do let me know when you try them:)

        Reply
    22. Torviewtoronto

      September 03, 2012 at 5:23 pm

      dosa looks wonderful

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 04, 2012 at 4:04 am

        Thanks Torview.

        Reply
    23. foodfeud

      September 03, 2012 at 2:47 pm

      Oh awesome! I just recently had an uttapam for the first time and it was super tasty. Definitely looking into more gluten free Indian breads.

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 04, 2012 at 4:03 am

        This is the easiest gf south indian bread to start with:) let me know if you try them

        Reply

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