The term paper roast has become so ingrained in South Indian culinary jargon that it hardly registers as an English phrase. Paper roast isn’t just another type of dosa. It has an additional aura. It’s paper-thin and roasted to the point of resembling burnished gold! Its wafer-crisp, and you can feel it crackle as it melts in your mouthwith each bite. A dosa is a thin (usually crispy) South Indian flat bread made from a fermented batter primarily composed of lentils and rice. Rice and black gram are the main ingredients, which are ground together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt and fermented. Paper roast comes in a variety of shapes, including circular, triangle- folded, and standing conical. The golden dosas contrast beautifully with the green of the plantain leaf. Steaming sambar and the textured white of the coconut chutney are tucked alongside the paper roast.
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