dosa

[ doh-suh ]

noun

1. a large, thin pancake from southern India, made from a fermented batter of rice and lentil flours and often served rolled around a filling of potatoes or other vegetables.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dosa¹

From a Dravidian language, e.g., Malalayam dōśa

Example Sentences

But she has also played up her Indian heritage, such as in 2019 when she made masala dosa with Indian American actress-comedian Mindy Kaling.

From Slate

Jayam’s Tiffins & Thali does southern Indian cuisine, including its specialty: uttapam, a thicker version of dosa.

From Seattle Times

"Who created the first masala dosa? Some versions give the credit to the Woodlands restaurant chain. Others dispute this and nobody cares enough to dig deeper."

From BBC

Is their popular crunchy masala dosa and the signature steamed wheat cake, rava idli, worth all that?

From Seattle Times

For decades, the India Club has drawn regulars craving a masala dosa or bhuna lamb with a pint of Cobra or Kingfisher beer, but also many Londoners of Indian descent.

From Reuters