Dibba Rotti
A thick, crispy-yet-soft pancake
Origin: Andhra Pradesh
Introduction
A thick, crispy-yet-soft pancake made with urad dal and idli rice batter, usually cooked on a heavy iron skillet. A rustic comfort food of Andhra households.
Ingredients
- 2 cups idli rice
- 1 cup urad dal
- Salt
- Oil/ghee for frying
Instructions
- Soak rice and dal separately, grind into a coarse batter.
- Add salt, mix well, and ferment overnight.
- Heat a skillet, spread oil, pour thick batter, cover, and cook on low flame.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
Pro Tips
- Use ghee for richer flavor.
- Keep the inside soft while ensuring the crust is crisp.
Serving Suggestions
Tastes great with coconut chutney or ginger chutney.
Fun Fact
Dibba Rotti literally means “fat bread” in Telugu.