Dosas (Indian Rice and Lentil Pancakes)

In response to a request, I haven't tried these, but they sound intriguing. This is an Indian lentil and rice pancake. The mixture needs to soften and set for sometime, you'll need at least 1 1/2 days to complete the process.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 8 dosas

Ingredients

• 7 1⁄4 cups bottled water (chlorine interferes with softening process)
• 1 1⁄2 cups basmati rice
• 1⁄2 cup Urad Dal (skinned split lentils)
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  teaspoons sea salt
• 4  teaspoons  vegetable oil (divided)

Directions

1. Combine 6 cups water, rice and lentils in a large bowl.
2. Cover and let stand 8 hours.
3. Drain and rinse.
4. Place the rice mixture, 1 1/4 cups water, and sugar in a food processor and puree until smooth.
5. Spoon batter in a clean bowl and cover.
6. Let stand for 12 hours (in a warm place free from drafts) or overnight.
7. Stir in salt.
8. Heat 1/2 tsp.
9. of oil in an iron skillet.
10. Spoon 1/3 cup into pan and heat over medium heat.
11. Turn pancake over when bubbles form and edges are cooked.
12. Repeat until batter is cooked.