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Dosas are a staple pancake in Indian households, enjoyed for their crispy texture and savoury flavour, often paired with tangy coconut chutney or spicy sambar. But after preparing dosas, do you find yourself with leftover batter?
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Well, don’t worry. By following a few simple and easy tips, you can maintain the perfect consistency and flavour of your dosa batter. From using airtight containers to adding a touch of coconut milk, betel leaves, or curry leaves, these methods will help keep your batter in excellent condition, ensuring it stays delicious and ready for your next use.
Refrigerate The Batter
To keep the dosa batter fresh, always store it in the refrigerator. Leaving the batter out at room temperature can speed up fermentation, which might lead to sourness and spoilage. Place the batter in the fridge as soon as you're done using it.
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However, the point is to note that when you're ready to make dosas, take the batter out of the fridge a couple of hours beforehand. This will allow the batter to warm up slightly and make it easier to spread on the griddle. With proper refrigeration, your batter can stay fresh and tasty for up to a week.
Use Airtight Containers
Proper storage is crucial for maintaining the freshness and smoothness of your dosa batter. Use airtight containers to keep the batter from drying out or absorbing any unwanted odours from the fridge. An airtight container helps to prevent the batter from developing a crust or getting contaminated by other foods.
Additionally, it’s important to keep the container clean and dry before adding the batter. If you’re storing a large amount, consider dividing it into smaller containers to make it easier to use in portions.
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Add Coconut Milk
If you find that your dosa batter tends to turn sour after a few days, try adding a little coconut milk before storing it.
Coconut milk helps balance the flavours and keeps the batter from becoming too tangy. Plus, it adds a nice richness to your dosas when you use the batter.
Use Curry Leaves
Curry leaves are not just for adding flavour to your dishes; they can also help keep dosa batter fresh. Just add a sprig of curry leaves to the batter before sealing it in a container. The curry leaves help to extend the batter’s shelf life and keep its flavour intact.
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Use Betel Leaf
To slow down the souring process, drop a betel leaf into the batter before sealing the container. The betel leaf helps maintain the batter’s taste and keeps it fresh for up to a week. It’s a simple yet effective way to preserve the quality of your dosa batter.
