House of Dosas

If you thought a dosa has to be served only with sambhar and chutney, think again! Dosas from Kadapa district in Rayalseema region are a different ball game altogether. I realized this when I got an opportunity to taste some at the newly opened House of Dosas in Banjara Hills.

House of Dosas is a quaint little place tucked away in the bylane opposite to LV Prasad eye hospital. The place is small but neatly decorated in the most simplest possible manner. The kitchen/serving counter is at the far end.What was new for me here, was the erra karam(red chilli and onion paste), pachi karam(green chilli and onion paste) and the podi dosas.

The karam dosas very prominently displayed flavors very very typical to red or green chilli with a hint of tangy flavor and you still had an option to raise or reduce the spice level to suit your palate. The first serving of the karam dosas was not really enough for me and I requested them to double up the spice level. Boy! that spicy paste did really enhance my experience! We were offered a dollop of bombay chutney(a typical chutney made out of besan) and that really complemented the karam dosas.

pachi karam dosa

erra karam dosa

We also tried the idli and I felt it was same like what we get at many other breakfast/South Indian places with nothing different to write home about.

The gunta ponganalu was absolutely yum. Cooked to the right consistency, i.e., crispy outside and soft and fluffy inside. Fresh off the pans this was one thing which all of savoured and asked for another serving. The chef really knows how to achieve the right level while cooking this.

gunta pnganalu

Tapilentalu - a savory snack made in the similar fashion as vadas, but out of a combination of rice flour and moong dal with onions and chillie was another dish which came to our table. In my opinion this would be an ideal evening snacks considering that its fried and its crispy. Want to watch the rains while munching on a tapilentalu and hot cup of tea? Definitely a good idea!

tapilentalu

Kunda lassi, or lassi served in a minature pot was what we were impressed at. It is served topped with cashenuts and we were told that they prepare the lassi themselves and store then in the miniature pots, ready to serve. I still felt it was a bit sweeter that it ought to be. But considering the fact that we were having it along with the karam dosas, it nicely served its purpose - cut out the spice level!

kunda lassi

I would say, if you want to try out something different in your breakfast/snacks this can figure in your list if you are open to variations in dosas and other snack items. Have a dosa laced with chillies and other spices!


~By invite