Heat a pan/Tawa. It should be very hot.
Add 2-3 drops of oil on the pan, and rub the oil with the help of a Tissue paper or a cut potato or wet cloth.
Oil for Shallow frying
Add a spoonful of batter and spread it in circles in one direction. (Spread it as thin as required)
Dosa Batter
One needs to be quick as the dosa pan is hot and it will start cooking.
One can remove the pan from the stove.
Spread the dosa and then put the pan back on the stove.
This helps the batter not sticking and creating lumps, as well as a good method for beginners.
Drizzle some oil on the sides.
Many want to avoid the extra oil, but adding of the oil adds to the taste.
Turn and cook for a couple of seconds. (Cooking on the other side is optional).
Repeat above steps for making the remaining dosa’
Hot and crispy Dosa are ready. Serve with Chutney or Sambar