Is Dosa a Crepe?

A dosa is South Indian, fermented crepe made from rice batter and black lentils. Masala Dosa, specifically, is when you stuff it with a lightly cooked filling of potatoes, fried onions and spices.

Are crepes and dosa same?

Dosa vs Crepes

While dosa do appear very much like crepes, the two foods are extremely different. Crepes are made using wheat flour and both savory and sweet varieties exist. On the other hand, dosa is made with rice and black gram and all varieties are savory.

Is a dosa a pancake?

Dosas are a thin, savory crepe-like Indian pancake traditionally eaten for breakfast, but I like them anytime.