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Dosa

Dosa is a widely enjoyed South Indian preparation made from a fermented batter and served in many regional and contemporary forms.

Key points

  • Strongly associated with southern India
  • Commonly made from fermented rice-and-lentil batter
  • Served with accompaniments such as chutney and sambar
Sources and verification
  1. [1] Explore India and Facts of India — National Portal of India, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Government Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026