Can you freeze dosa batter

Dosa is a popular Indian crepe originating from south India. Whether you are meal planning or you made too much of dosa batter and wondering how to store it for long so that you can use it later, the freezer is your best bet.

Preparation

Fermentation: Dosa batter can be used without fermentation. You can also use fermented idli batter to make dosa.
Cooling: If the batter is warm after fermentation or after blending in a blender or in a wet grinder, let it cool down before freezing it.

Freezing dosa batter

Portion: Depending on your family needs, portion the batter into freezer-friendly containers or ziplock bags and remove as much air as possible.
Label: Mark the containers with the date and contents - dosa batter. This way you will know even without opening what is inside the container.

Portion dosa batter into containers.

label and date the dosa batter container.

Label and date the contents of the containers.

Storage options

Zip-lock bags: Airtight zip-lock freezer bags are great for smaller portions. Remove as much air as possible.
Container: For larger batches, airtight containers like Rubbermaid, Tupperware, or other silicone reusable containers are a great choice. It is best to leave some space so that the batter can expand on freezing.

How to defrost dosa batter

Thaw in fridge: Place the freezer bags or containers in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6-8 hours. The batter will be ready to make crispy dosas.
Quick thaw: Keep the container in a bowl filled with warm water. Leave it for about 10-15 minutes. If needed, reheat the water again to make it warm.
Room temperature: Leave the container at room temperature for 1-2 hours or until it defrosts.

Frozen dosa batter.

Dosa batter after thawing.

How to use the frozen dosa batter?

Once defrosted, frozen dosa batter can be used to make dosa and uttapam. The batter can be at room temperature or can be used directly from the fridge.

How long can you freeze dosa batter?

Dosa batter can be frozen for upto 6 months. You an easily make it in bulk for meal planning and enjoy it later for the next few months.

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