That dosa maavu, as it is known in Tamil, sells for as little as ₹ 30 for 1 kg, and is enough to make at least 15 dosas. In contrast, 1kg of iD’s idli-dosa batter sells for ₹ 79 on grocery ...

One such innovation is the rava idli, a dish that has become a breakfast staple across South Indian restaurants. During World War II, the British colonial government rationed rice, a staple in ...

The chilli-tossed idli here are a deft representation. There’s much more. Rava dosa are made with semolina; they’re softer, floppier and creamier, more like comfort food than the sprightly ...