dosai vs idli

by Propagandhi711 Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:54 am

the regular dosa's so boring, even with it's fillings or lack thereof. the most interesting dosas are pesarattu and minapattu imo. or is minapattu the same as dosa?

now idli, that's awesome every which way with sambar, chutney whatever. too bad my wife cant make it to save her life

by truthbetold Mon Feb 02, 2015 12:35 pm

I do not mind this discussion as long as everyone who is biased to one side or other posts recipe of their favorite.

by nevada Mon Feb 02, 2015 1:08 pm

I love Rava dosa. I also like masala dosa with the ulli karam rubbed on the dosa. It used to be standard practice in hotels in India but not anymore. These days they just stuff the dosa with some potato curry and call it masala dosa.
I like Idli too, but between dosa and idli my choice would be the former. I like Rava idli more than regular idli.

by Vakavaka Pakapaka Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:10 pm

Minapattu and pesarattu have more minapa pappu and pesara pappu than rice floor. They can also be made without rice floor. Dibba rotte is basically a thick minapa attu.

So, they are healthier for diabetics and vegetarians in general (higher protein) as long as not too much oil is used to cook them.

Upma-pesarattu.... hmm.....

by Vakavaka Pakapaka Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:37 pm

by Guest Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:53 pm

I prefer Pesarattu to dosa anyday! It's the low carb, high protein healthier and tastier option.
I just looked up Minapattu. It's not the same as the regular dosa. It has 1 cup urad dal +1/2 cup sooji and 1/2 cup rice flour Vs 1:3 urad and rice (not flour) for dosas. Minapattu doesn't need fermentation like the regular dosa. I'm going to try that today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4L-YVsDVg

by MaxEntropy_Man Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:08 pm

i tried a pesrattu once. it tasted like congealed mud slurry. maybe the person who made it for me didn't know what she was doing. but i am with the OP on idli > dosai.

by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:10 pm

Vakavaka Pakapaka wrote:

Sorry....this looks like Adai...

Tamilans hold a 2000-yr patent on this.

by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:12 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:i tried a pesrattu once. it tasted like congealed mud slurry. maybe the person who made it for me didn't know what she was doing. but i am with the OP on idli > dosai.

These are good for diabetesed people.

by Vakavaka Pakapaka Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:55 pm

Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

Sorry....this looks like Adai...

Tamilans hold a 2000-yr patent on this.

All these attus, rottes and dosais are everywhere in SI, variations of the same idea. Apparently, Deccan (in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana) has several healthy options (with different lentils, raagi, etc.), that are healthier than the regular dosai.

by truthbetold Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:49 pm

UPPILI SARU VADU

You should write to those RSS chaddis that all the things they claim Indians invented were actually invented only by tamils. KV and you should go to Nagpur and straighten those old folks.

by Hellsangel Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:53 pm

truthbetold wrote:UPPILI SARU VADU

You should write to those RSS chaddis that all the things they claim Indians invented were actually invented only by tamils. KV and you should go to Nagpur and straighten those old folks.

What is saru vadu?

by smArtha Mon Feb 02, 2015 5:36 pm

Hellsangel wrote:
truthbetold wrote:UPPILI SARU VADU

You should write to those RSS chaddis that all the things they claim Indians invented were actually invented only by tamils. KV and you should go to Nagpur and straighten those old folks.

What is saru vadu?

sAru => rasam in Kannada
vAdu => vada(i) in Telugu

sAru vAdu => Rasam & Vada Combo

by truthbetold Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:31 pm

Hellsangel wrote:
truthbetold wrote:UPPILI SARU VADU

You should write to those RSS chaddis that all the things they claim Indians invented were actually invented only by tamils. KV and you should go to Nagpur and straighten those old folks.

What is saru vadu?

Saru Vadu is from a telugu historical movie of 70s. It is an incorrect joining of words by a non native speaker.

Uppili Saru = Uppili Sir or Uppiliji

Vadu = Not so respectful

Used here as an alternative to 'Not so holy.' It is a humorous poke rather than a serious commentary.

by Hellsangel Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:03 pm

Okay. Uppili sar-avan (bhavan)

by bw Mon Feb 02, 2015 8:08 pm

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:i tried a pesrattu once. it tasted like congealed mud slurry. maybe the person who made it for me didn't know what she was doing. but i am with the OP on idli > dosai.

seems so!

pesarattu is quite yummy if made right - i love both the whole green gram dal one as well as the one made with the yellow, split mung dal - crispy pesarattu and ginger chutney is a nice combo.

of course, i remain loyal to aDai and think it is superior to pesarattu.

by Vakavaka Pakapaka Tue Feb 03, 2015 1:04 am

Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
Vakavaka Pakapaka wrote:

Sorry....this looks like Adai...

Tamilans hold a 2000-yr patent on this.

Looked at pictures of aDai dosa. There are so many variations to it. Many different lentils are used (and eaten with avial?). Looks like a healthy option.

by Merlot Daruwala Tue Feb 03, 2015 1:15 am

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:i tried a pesrattu once. it tasted like congealed mud slurry. maybe the person who made it for me didn't know what she was doing. but i am with the OP on idli > dosai.

Pesarattu > Dose. Tastes yummy, especially with a caramelized onion topping and healthier than regular dose.

An interesting twist is the MLA Pesarattu. Its a regular pesarattu with an upma filling. Makes for a hearty, delicious and healthy breakfast.

by Propagandhi711 Tue Feb 03, 2015 9:05 am

nevada wrote:I love Rava dosa. I also like masala dosa with the ulli karam rubbed on the dosa. It used to be standard practice in hotels in India but not anymore. These days they just stuff the dosa with some potato curry and call it masala dosa.
I like Idli too, but between dosa and idli my choice would be the former. I like Rava idli more than regular idli.

yesterday I went to saravana bhavan in irving to sate cravings and had idli & pesarattu. my friend had a dosa that came with the ulli kaaram you are talking about (with ground lentils in it, unless you're talking about something else entirely). it was pretty decent but thought the ones I had in somwarpet this dec were vastly superior.

by nevada Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:56 pm

Propagandhi711 wrote:
nevada wrote:I love Rava dosa. I also like masala dosa with the ulli karam rubbed on the dosa. It used to be standard practice in hotels in India but not anymore. These days they just stuff the dosa with some potato curry and call it masala dosa.
I like Idli too, but between dosa and idli my choice would be the former. I like Rava idli more than regular idli.

yesterday I went to saravana bhavan in irving to sate cravings and had idli & pesarattu. my friend had a dosa that came with the ulli kaaram you are talking about (with ground lentils in it, unless you're talking about something else entirely). it was pretty decent but thought the ones I had in somwarpet this dec were vastly superior.

The ulli karam I know is made by grinding onion, dried red chilli, garlic and salt. It doesn't have lentils. Where is Somwarpet? I know there is one in Pune.

by goodcitizn Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:39 pm

Most people here haven't heard of Kanchivaram idli. Quite unique and tasty. It's square-shaped unlike the usual round idli.

by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:43 pm

goodcitizn wrote:Most people here haven't heard of Kanchivaram idli. Quite unique and tasty. It's square-shaped unlike the usual round idli.

whr do you get it these days. whn i asked at a couple places, the guys looked at me wierdly. one gave me a briiliant answer "well, u need to go to Kanjeepuram"

by goodcitizn Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:03 am

Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Most people here haven't heard of Kanchivaram idli. Quite unique and tasty. It's square-shaped unlike the usual round idli.

whr do you get it these days. whn i asked at a couple places, the guys looked at me wierdly. one gave me a briiliant answer "well, u need to go to Kanjeepuram"

Not sure if it is sold in restaurants. Must be one of those home-made special products.

by Merlot Daruwala Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:04 am

goodcitizn wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Most people here haven't heard of Kanchivaram idli. Quite unique and tasty. It's square-shaped unlike the usual round idli.

whr do you get it these days. whn i asked at a couple places, the guys looked at me wierdly. one gave me a briiliant answer "well, u need to go to Kanjeepuram"

Not sure if it is sold in restaurants. Must be one of those home-made special products.

Kadambam in Jayanagar (Bangalore), which used to specialize in Iyengar food, used to have Kanchipuram idli. Don't know if it's still around.

by goodcitizn Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:09 am

Merlot Daruwala wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Most people here haven't heard of Kanchivaram idli. Quite unique and tasty. It's square-shaped unlike the usual round idli.

whr do you get it these days. whn i asked at a couple places, the guys looked at me wierdly. one gave me a briiliant answer "well, u need to go to Kanjeepuram"

Not sure if it is sold in restaurants. Must be one of those home-made special products.

Kadambam in Jayanagar (Bangalore), which used to specialize in Iyengar food, used to have Kanchipuram idli. Don't know if it's still around.

Nephew, the next time when you are in town we should make a trip to that old cafe for some delicious dose(ai)s.

by Merlot Daruwala Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:11 am

goodcitizn wrote:
Merlot Daruwala wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Most people here haven't heard of Kanchivaram idli. Quite unique and tasty. It's square-shaped unlike the usual round idli.

whr do you get it these days. whn i asked at a couple places, the guys looked at me wierdly. one gave me a briiliant answer "well, u need to go to Kanjeepuram"

Not sure if it is sold in restaurants. Must be one of those home-made special products.

Kadambam in Jayanagar (Bangalore), which used to specialize in Iyengar food, used to have Kanchipuram idli. Don't know if it's still around.

Nephew, the next time when you are in town we should make a trip to that old cafe for some delicious dose(i)s.

Sure GC. I'll be there in April.

by Kris Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:20 am

Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Most people here haven't heard of Kanchivaram idli. Quite unique and tasty. It's square-shaped unlike the usual round idli.

whr do you get it these days. whn i asked at a couple places, the guys looked at me wierdly. one gave me a briiliant answer "well, u need to go to Kanjeepuram"

>>>Dasaprakash in Mt. Road, if they are still around. I think that is the only place I have had it. I am assuming some of the old joints like karpagambal mess may have it.

by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:37 am

Kris wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:
goodcitizn wrote:Most people here haven't heard of Kanchivaram idli. Quite unique and tasty. It's square-shaped unlike the usual round idli.

whr do you get it these days. whn i asked at a couple places, the guys looked at me wierdly. one gave me a briiliant answer "well, u need to go to Kanjeepuram"
>>>Dasaprakash in Mt. Road, if they are still around. I think that is the only place I have had it. I am assuming some of the old joints like karpagambal mess may have it.

....Look...where I found it....

by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:42 am

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

by bw Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:45 am

Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

ayyo, vaazhathandu dosAA.... *shakes head*

by Merlot Daruwala Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:46 am

bw wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

ayyo, vaazhathandu dosAA.... *shakes head*

That settles the debate. If in Mylapore, they call it dosAA, who are we to argue??

by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:49 am

bw wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

ayyo, vaazhathandu dosAA.... *shakes head*

thATS IT. ....its off my list.

by Kris Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:52 am

Merlot Daruwala wrote:
bw wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

ayyo, vaazhathandu dosAA.... *shakes head*

That settles the debate. If in Mylapore, they call it dosAA, who are we to argue??

>>>I have seen it in many restaurants in madras. In English it is written as Dosa. I think of it as pronunciation being dependent on the language. Kind of like coffee/kapi.

by Kris Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:54 am

bw wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

ayyo, vaazhathandu dosAA.... *shakes head*

>>>That's the least of it. There are all kinds of weird variations. After 'cocktail idli', I realized that the genie can't be put back in the bottle.

by bw Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:28 am

Merlot Daruwala wrote:
bw wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

ayyo, vaazhathandu dosAA.... *shakes head*

That settles the debate. If in Mylapore, they call it dosAA, who are we to argue??

ayyo - the last bastion of tamizh pride, the mylapore madisaar mamis, have succumbed to the north indians - NRI dosai warrior mamas and mamis can't do much now. Sad

by bw Wed Feb 04, 2015 1:30 am

Kris wrote:
bw wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

ayyo, vaazhathandu dosAA.... *shakes head*
>>>That's the least of it. There are all kinds of weird variations. After 'cocktail idli', I realized that the genie can't be put back in the bottle.

this shady "idli vilas" also serves mushroom masala dosA - the very thought of it has made me lose my appetite.

by Merlot Daruwala Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:27 am

bw wrote:
Merlot Daruwala wrote:
bw wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

ayyo, vaazhathandu dosAA.... *shakes head*

That settles the debate. If in Mylapore, they call it dosAA, who are we to argue??

ayyo - the last bastion of tamizh pride, the mylapore madisaar mamis, have succumbed to the north indians - NRI dosai warrior mamas and mamis can't do much now.

Hahaha

by goodcitizn Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:54 am

bw wrote:
Merlot Daruwala wrote:
bw wrote:
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:

damn....right opposite to Savera and Woodlands...:O

ayyo, vaazhathandu dosAA.... *shakes head*

That settles the debate. If in Mylapore, they call it dosAA, who are we to argue??

ayyo - the last bastion of tamizh pride, the mylapore madisaar mamis, have succumbed to the north indians - NRI dosai warrior mamas and mamis can't do much now.

LOL! Reminds me of how Roja's "Chinna chinna aasai" became "Choti choti aasha" ...

by Hellsangel Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:57 am

Masai Dosai?
http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com/2010/11/getting-through-november-blahs.html

...think street food from India (Masai Dosai and so much more. We had some of this because it brought back wonderful memories of Joanna's trip to India and she hasn't had any Masai Dosai since then. It's a South Indian street food favorite),

by MaxEntropy_Man Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:47 am

Hellsangel wrote:Masai Dosai?
http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com/2010/11/getting-through-november-blahs.html

...think street food from India (Masai Dosai and so much more. We had some of this because it brought back wonderful memories of Joanna's trip to India and she hasn't had any Masai Dosai since then. It's a South Indian street food favorite),

a guess: in TN the "masala dosA" is often listed on the menu as masal dosai (doing northindians the favor of cutting off redundant vowels at the end of words as is their wont). they probably misread it and hence the east african prefix to the dosai.

by Guest Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:30 am

Kinnera wrote:I prefer Pesarattu to dosa anyday! It's the low carb, high protein healthier and tastier option.
I just looked up Minapattu. It's not the same as the regular dosa. It has 1 cup urad dal +1/2 cup sooji and 1/2 cup rice flour Vs 1:3 urad and rice (not flour) for dosas. Minapattu doesn't need fermentation like the regular dosa. I'm going to try that today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4L-YVsDVg

i tried pessaratu once. found it heavy (but that's 'cos they sizzle up giant ones in that restaurant). i did not particularly enjoy the taste either so did not repeat it. my favourites are butter paper masai dosai OR box wallah 1-day-old soggy dosas with chutney OR fresh idlis with sambar and podi and ghee. my lunch tomorrow is dosas and idlis that were made for lunch today! i am in the mood to have dosas cold and soggy with chutney.

by pravalika nanda Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:37 am

Propagandhi711 wrote:the regular dosa's so boring, even with it's fillings or lack thereof. the most interesting dosas are pesarattu and minapattu imo. or is minapattu the same as dosa?
** and different versions of the dosa are found all around the globe: the Africans and the French and the Asian all have some version of it.
** mom makes pesarattu with upma in it and we have it with a ginger-coconut chutney with spices and jiggery. ginger is the dominant ingredient in the chutney

now idli, that's awesome every which way with sambar, chutney whatever. too bad my wife cant make it to save her life
** I hate sambar and never have it with anything or by itself. Idli is very unique to India, and mom makes about 6 diff varieties of it: regular idli (my 2nd favorite), idli that is almost all protein(my 1st favorite) , kanchi idli (2nd place tie), idli mixed in with ragi (don't like), idli with soy stuff in it (okay on the first day, but can't freeze and eat). doesn't kaveri akka know that the batter should ferment really well before you makes idlis? that's the secret to a good idli. you're welcome.

by Guest Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:51 am

Propagandhi711 wrote:the regular dosa's so boring, even with it's fillings or lack thereof.

strongly disagree. try the benne masala dosa of ctr, bangalore, and then decide. it's sheer bliss. dosa is among my top 5 veg foods of all times (idli doesn't figure in that list).

by Guest Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:53 am

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
Hellsangel wrote:Masai Dosai?
http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com/2010/11/getting-through-november-blahs.html

...think street food from India (Masai Dosai and so much more. We had some of this because it brought back wonderful memories of Joanna's trip to India and she hasn't had any Masai Dosai since then. It's a South Indian street food favorite),

a guess: in TN the "masala dosA" is often listed on the menu as masal dosai (doing northindians the favor of cutting off redundant vowels at the end of words as is their wont). they probably misread it and hence the east african prefix to the dosai.

max, chop off all the hindian dangling vowels. make it masal dos. aah, but "doss" is a popular assamese surname and they, like the arabs, may lay a stake to the crown jewels of tamil nad -- the idl and the dos. well, think hard!

by Guest Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:56 am

tingu wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
Hellsangel wrote:Masai Dosai?
http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com/2010/11/getting-through-november-blahs.html

...think street food from India (Masai Dosai and so much more. We had some of this because it brought back wonderful memories of Joanna's trip to India and she hasn't had any Masai Dosai since then. It's a South Indian street food favorite),

a guess: in TN the "masala dosA" is often listed on the menu as masal dosai (doing northindians the favor of cutting off redundant vowels at the end of words as is their wont). they probably misread it and hence the east african prefix to the dosai.
max, chop off all the hindian dangling vowels. make it masal dos. aah, but "doss" is a popular assamese surname and they, like the arabs, may lay a stake to the crown jewels of tamil nad -- the idl and the dos. well, think hard!

wanna eat al parath with baingan ka bhart

by Guest Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:57 am

tingu wrote:
Kinnera wrote:I prefer Pesarattu to dosa anyday! It's the low carb, high protein healthier and tastier option.
I just looked up Minapattu. It's not the same as the regular dosa. It has 1 cup urad dal +1/2 cup sooji and 1/2 cup rice flour Vs 1:3 urad and rice (not flour) for dosas. Minapattu doesn't need fermentation like the regular dosa. I'm going to try that today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4L-YVsDVg

i tried pessaratu once. found it heavy (but that's 'cos they sizzle up giant ones in that restaurant). i did not particularly enjoy the taste either so did not repeat it. my favourites are butter paper masai dosai OR box wallah 1-day-old soggy dosas with chutney OR fresh idlis with sambar and podi and ghee. my lunch tomorrow is dosas and idlis that were made for lunch today! i am in the mood to have dosas cold and soggy with chutney.

i also no likes the triangluar shape of pessarattu. they can't fold it like a dosa 'cos of it's weight i guess. it reminds me of and tastes like cheela. i no likes cheela: http://nishamadhulika.com/en/590-besan-ka-cheela-recipe.html

by Guest Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:34 am

tingu wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
Hellsangel wrote:Masai Dosai?
http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com/2010/11/getting-through-november-blahs.html

...think street food from India (Masai Dosai and so much more. We had some of this because it brought back wonderful memories of Joanna's trip to India and she hasn't had any Masai Dosai since then. It's a South Indian street food favorite),

a guess: in TN the "masala dosA" is often listed on the menu as masal dosai (doing northindians the favor of cutting off redundant vowels at the end of words as is their wont). they probably misread it and hence the east african prefix to the dosai.
max, chop off all the hindian dangling vowels. make it masal dos. aah, but "doss" is a popular assamese surname and they, like the arabs, may lay a stake to the crown jewels of tamil nad -- the idl and the dos. well, think hard

How do you northie peeps do that? I mean, making someone obsess about you guys 24/7, having them develop some weird complex, and turning them into these totally delusional, paranoid, schizophrenic, and hate-filled freaks. Look around and see what crazy nut you've turned someone into. You guys are a dangerous lot, possessing some dark occult powers, i tell ya. affraid

by Guest Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:40 am

Kinnera wrote:
tingu wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
Hellsangel wrote:Masai Dosai?
http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com/2010/11/getting-through-november-blahs.html

...think street food from India (Masai Dosai and so much more. We had some of this because it brought back wonderful memories of Joanna's trip to India and she hasn't had any Masai Dosai since then. It's a South Indian street food favorite),

a guess: in TN the "masala dosA" is often listed on the menu as masal dosai (doing northindians the favor of cutting off redundant vowels at the end of words as is their wont). they probably misread it and hence the east african prefix to the dosai.
max, chop off all the hindian dangling vowels. make it masal dos. aah, but "doss" is a popular assamese surname and they, like the arabs, may lay a stake to the crown jewels of tamil nad -- the idl and the dos. well, think hard
How do you northie peeps do that? I mean, making someone obsess about you guys 24/7, having them develop some weird complex, and turning them into these totally delusional, paranoid, schizophrenic, and hate-filled freaks. Look around and see what crazy nut you've turned someone into. You guys are a dangerous lot, possessing some dark occult powers, i tell ya.

LOL

by nevada Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:51 am

MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
Hellsangel wrote:Masai Dosai?
http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com/2010/11/getting-through-november-blahs.html

...think street food from India (Masai Dosai and so much more. We had some of this because it brought back wonderful memories of Joanna's trip to India and she hasn't had any Masai Dosai since then. It's a South Indian street food favorite),

a guess: in TN the "masala dosA" is often listed on the menu as masal dosai (doing northindians the favor of cutting off redundant vowels at the end of words as is their wont). they probably misread it and hence the east african prefix to the dosai.

Hmm, I thought masai implied an afro-tamil fusion. Also, don't some African cuisines have a dosa like thing called injera? Maybe injera is a corrupted form of Kanjivaram.

by Guest Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:04 pm

Kinnera wrote:
tingu wrote:
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:
Hellsangel wrote:Masai Dosai?
http://onceuponafeast.blogspot.com/2010/11/getting-through-november-blahs.html

...think street food from India (Masai Dosai and so much more. We had some of this because it brought back wonderful memories of Joanna's trip to India and she hasn't had any Masai Dosai since then. It's a South Indian street food favorite),

a guess: in TN the "masala dosA" is often listed on the menu as masal dosai (doing northindians the favor of cutting off redundant vowels at the end of words as is their wont). they probably misread it and hence the east african prefix to the dosai.
max, chop off all the hindian dangling vowels. make it masal dos. aah, but "doss" is a popular assamese surname and they, like the arabs, may lay a stake to the crown jewels of tamil nad -- the idl and the dos. well, think hard
How do you northie peeps do that? I mean, making someone obsess about you guys 24/7, having them develop some weird complex, and turning them into these totally delusional, paranoid, schizophrenic, and hate-filled freaks. Look around and see what crazy nut you've turned someone into. You guys are a dangerous lot, possessing some dark occult powers, i tell ya.

LOL.

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