Jini Dosa is a popular street food from Mumbai, where traditional South Indian dosa meets vibrant flavors and fillings. This dosa is slightly thicker, stuffed with a mixture of vegetables, sauces, and cheese, making it a spicy and cheesy delight. Once cooked, the dosa is cut into strips and rolled, giving it a unique presentation that’s as fun to eat as it is flavorful. It's a great option for a quick snack or a fusion meal that combines the best of Indian flavors with a street-style twist.

What is Jini Dosa?

Jini Dosa is a fusion dish that originated in Mumbai’s street food scene. It’s a thicker dosa filled with a spicy vegetable and cheese mixture, then cut into rolls for easy eating.

Main Ingredient of Jini Dosa

• Dosa batter
• Mixed vegetables (onions, tomatoes, capsicum, cabbage, carrot)
• Cheese
• Spices and sauces (garlic chutney, ketchup, red chili sauce)

What Is So Special About Jini Dosa?

What sets Jini Dosa apart is its unique combination of flavors and textures—crispy dosa paired with a spicy, cheesy filling. The way it’s cut and rolled makes it fun to serve and eat, and the addition of sauces gives it a tangy, spicy kick, unlike the traditional dosa.

Quick and Easy Jini Dosa Recipe

This recipe is quick and easy to make if you have your ingredients prepped. The cooking process is fast, making it a great option for busy mornings or when you want to serve something special in minutes.

How to Make Jini Dosa

1. Spread the dosa batter on a hot tawa, making it slightly thicker than usual. Keep the heat on low-medium while assembling the ingredients.
2. Make sure all the ingredients are ready and within reach before spreading the dosa to ensure quick assembly.
3. In a large bowl, combine onions, tomatoes, capsicum, cabbage, carrot, garlic chutney, ketchup, red chili sauce, salt, Kashmiri red chili powder, grated paneer, and a little grated cheese. This mixture will be the filling. Let it rest for 15 minutes before using.
4. Once the dosa starts setting, spread the filling evenly over the dosa. Allow it to cook until the dosa becomes crispy on the edges.
5. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dosa into thin strips and roll them as shown in the video.
6. Serve hot with your favorite chutneys, and enjoy the fusion flavors of this street-style dosa!

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Expert Tips

• Keep the dosa slightly thicker than normal for better handling when adding the filling and rolling it.
• Use Kashmiri red chili powder for a vibrant color without making the dosa too spicy.
• Be sure to have all your ingredients prepared before starting, as the dosa cooks quickly.
• For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of chaat masala over the filling before rolling.

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Jini Dosa Recipe

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Category

Snack, Main Course

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

220

Learn how to make Mumbai-style Jini Dosa with this easy recipe. Stuffed with veggies, cheese, and spicy sauces, it’s the perfect street food snack.

Author:

Parth Kapoor

Ingredients

• Butter: 1 tbsp

• Oil: 1 tsp

• Onions: 2 tbsp, chopped

• Tomatoes: 1 tbsp, chopped

• Capsicum: 1 tbsp, finely chopped

• Cabbage: 2 tbsp, shredded

• Carrot: 2 tbsp, shredded

• Garlic chutney: 2 tsp

• Ketchup: 1 tsp

• Red chili sauce: 1 tsp (optional)

• Salt: To taste

• Kashmiri red chili powder: Pinch

• Coriander: Chopped

• Spring onion: Chopped

• Paneer: Grated

• Cheese: Grated, as needed

• Dosa batter: For 4 dosas

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Directions

1. Spread the dosa batter slightly thick on the tawa. Keep the heat low to medium while adding the toppings.

2. Ensure all ingredients are ready beforehand.

3. Mix all vegetables, chutney, sauces, and spices with grated paneer and cheese in a bowl. Let the filling rest for 15 minutes.

4. Spread the filling evenly on the dosa once it begins to set.

5. Cook until the dosa is crispy, then cut into strips and roll them up.

6. Serve hot with chutneys.

Recipe Video

Recipe Note

Make sure to cook the dosa on medium heat to avoid burning while ensuring the filling cooks evenly. You can customize the filing with your favorite veggies or even add a protein of your choice like tofu or chicken.