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

They make a noodle out of dosa batter with an extruder made specifically for the dish.

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