Dosa waffle is a crispy snack made by cooking dosa batter in a waffle maker. This recipe is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and gives a different texture from regular dosa. This one is a little different because the batter is cooked in a waffle mold which gives the shape and crispy edge. Adding spices and onions to dosa batter gives it flavor. This is also a fun way to serve dosa in a new style.
This recipe is usually made at home as a snack or tiffin. It is easy to make if you already have dosa batter ready. Kids love this recipe because of its size and crispy texture. You can serve this simple and yet delicious breakfast with chutney or sambar. This is also a good option for a quick evening snack.
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About Dosa Waffle
Dosa waffles are a fusion style recipe where traditional dosa batter is used in a waffle maker. Instead of spreading the batter on the pan, it is cooked by pouring it into a waffle plate. It gives a different look and texture while retaining the original taste. This is an easy method and does not require much effort.
The texture of this waffle is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Dosa batter gives mild spicy taste and slight softness. Onions and green chilies add flavor and a little spice. Idli podi gives extra flavor and makes it more interesting. It gives a good balance of taste and texture in each bite.
There are a few variations you can try with this recipe. You can add vegetables like carrots or capsicum for more flavour, also add cheese for kids and adjust the masala as per your taste or preference. You can also add herbs for more flavor. It gets prepared quickly without much effort.
I usually make dosa waffles when I have extra batter at home. It is easy to make and everyone in the house enjoys eating it as breakfast. This is a very easy dosa waffle recipe that you can try with idli dosa batter and ingredients available in your pantry, no fancy ingredients.

Dosa Waffle Ingredients
- Idli Dosa Batter – I have used idli dosa batter as the base for this recipe. It has a soft texture on the inside and a mild spicy taste. You can use fresh or slightly fermented batter.
- Onion – I added it for taste and slight crunch. After cooking it gets mild sweetness. You can leave if not needed.
- Green chilly – I used finely chopped to spice up the waffles. You can reduce or skip it for kids.
- Idli Podi – I added for extra flavor. It gives mild spice and good taste. If not available you can skip it.
- coriander leaves – I have added it for freshness and mild aroma in waffles. You can leave if not needed.
- butter – I used the waffle maker to grease it. It gives mild crispness and flavour. You can also use oil or ghee.
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How to make Dosa Waffles step by step
1. Put idli dosa batter in a mixing bowl, you can add some water if needed but it should not be too thin. Get ready with all other ingredients. Put them in the batter.

2.Mix well. The batter should be pourable but not too thin. Heat the waffle maker according to the instructions in your manual. Grease the waffle maker with butter.

3.Add batter and turn off. Cook the waffles until they are golden and the edges are crisp. This may take at least 10-12 minutes, also depending on your waffle maker. Carefully remove the waffle and serve hot with sambar and chutney.

serve hot!

Expert Tips
- Batter consistency – I keep the batter slightly thick but pourable. If it becomes too thin it will not be able to keep its shape properly.
- mixture – I mix all the ingredients well in the batter so that the flavors are spread evenly. This gives good taste in every bite.
- lubrication – I grease the waffle plates with butter before pouring the batter. This helps avoid sticking and makes removal easier.
- cooking time – I cook until the edges become crisp and golden. Each waffle maker may take different times so I keep checking.
- ups and downs – You can add vegetables or cheese to it for different taste. It works well and gives more flavor.
serving and storage
Serve dosa waffles hot with sambar or chutney. It tastes good as a snack or breakfast. Best eaten fresh when crisp. If stored, reheat in pan to regain light crispiness.
general questions and answers
1.Can I use store bought batter?
Yes, you can use store bought batter. Make sure it is not too thin.
2.Why are my waffles not crunchy?
This happens when the batter is too thin or not cooked properly. Keep the batter thick and cook for a longer time.
3.Can I add vegetables?
Yes, you can add carrots or capsicum. It gives more taste.
4.Can I make it without butter?
Instead of this you can use oil or ghee, it also works well.
5.Can I make it in advance?
You can prepare the batter in advance but cook it fresh. Fresh waffles taste better.

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Dosa Waffle Recipe
Dosa waffle is a crispy snack made by cooking dosa batter in a waffle maker. This recipe is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and gives a different texture from regular dosa. This one is a little different because the batter is cooked in a waffle mold which gives the shape and crispy edge. Adding spices and onions to dosa batter gives it flavor. This is also a fun way to serve dosa in a new style.
Material
- 2 cup Idli Dosa Batter
- ¼ cup Onion chopped up
- 2 open school Green chilly finely chopped
- 1 small spoon Idli Podi
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon butter
Instruction
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Put idli dosa batter in a mixing bowl, you can add some water if needed but it should not be very thin.
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Get ready with all other ingredients. Put them in the batter. mix well. The batter should be pourable but not too thin.
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Heat the waffle maker according to the instructions in your manual. Grease the waffle maker with butter.
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– Add the batter and close it.
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Cook the waffles until they are golden and the edges are crisp. This may take at least 10-12 minutes, also depending on your waffle maker.
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Remove the waffle carefully and serve the dosa waffle hot with sambar and chutney.
notes
- Batter consistency – I keep the batter slightly thick but pourable. If it becomes too thin it will not be able to keep its shape properly.
- mixture – I mix all the ingredients well in the batter so that the flavors are spread evenly. This gives good taste in every bite.
- lubrication – I grease the waffle plates with butter before pouring the batter. This helps avoid sticking and makes removal easier.
- cooking time – I cook until the edges become crisp and golden. Each waffle maker may take different times so I keep checking.
- ups and downs – You can add vegetables or cheese to it for different taste. It works well and gives more flavor.
nutrition Facts
Dosa Waffle Recipe
Quantity per serving (50 grams)
calories 185
Calories from Fat 36
% daily value*
thick 4g6%
saturated fat 3g19%
Trans fat 0.2 grams
polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g
monounsaturated fat 1 g
cholesterol 10 mg3%
sodium 131mg6%
potassium 11mg0%
carbohydrate 34 g11%
Fiber 0.3 grams1%
sugar 0.3 grams0%
protein 2 grams4%
Vitamin A 121IU2%
vitamin C 1mg1%
calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.02 mg0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
