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Introduction and history

Tose is an Indian ethnic food, also known as dosa, dosay, dose, dosai, dhosha, thosai or chakuli. As many names it carries, so does its variations: egg tose, chilli tose and onion tose, widely accepted as Malaysian specialty, eaten by all.  Rich with carbohydrates and protein, tose is now a delightful Malaysian breakfast, teatime snack, or dinner. 


Enjoyed by families, it’s served in all mamak restaurants, eaten with a variety of side-dishes: sambal rojak with fruit, Indian pickled sambal, chicken or mutton curry, dalca gravy and other sauces. A piece of tose can have potatoes and crispy fried onions fillings too.


Not only easy to make, its taste and texture is special, having crispy and light texture, which is easy to digest.  


Functions and Roles

Currently, tose is a choice food of Malaysians, a favourite and readily sold in mamak and Indian Muslim restaurants. 

Equipment/ Ingredients

- 2 cups of cold rice

- 1 cup rice flour

- 1 spoon of fenugreek herbs

- 1 cup white seeds (ulunthu/white dhal)

- Salt to taste


Method / Preparation Method / Presentation Method

- Soak all ingredients and later blend them.


- Add a little water, covering one inch above the grinded ingredients.


- Add salt to taste.


- Marinate overnight at room temperature.


- Heat a flat pan or a non-stick pan.


- Brush oil evenly on the pan.


- Pour a spoonful of the mixture into the pan. Flatten the mixture with the back of a spoon.


- Wait till it is well cooked.


- Serve hot. 


Reference Source

      i.        Bahan Bacaan

·         Buku Makanan Warisan Malaysia – Resepi Masakan Autentik dan Tradisional oleh Kalsom Taib & Hamidah Abdul Hamid terbitan Kalsom Taib Publishing

·         Buku Food of ASEAN 6 Chief Editor Professor Dr. Mohd Ismail Noor (Malaysia) terbitan Kuala Lumpur ASEAN-COCI (Culture) Malaysia 2000

·         Cara-Cara Masak Tosai Sedap Secara Homemade – RASA

https://www.rasa.my/cara-cara-masak-tosai-sedap-secara-homemade/

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