Dosa
A thin, crispy fermented crepe made from ground rice and urad dal (black lentils), served with sambar and chutneys.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- rice flour (Gluten)
- urad dal (black lentils)
- water
- salt
- oil
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- sambar served alongside may contain asafoetida (wheat)
- coconut chutney contains coconut
- oil for cooking
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKDosa batter contains no dairy.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffThe dosa itself is gluten-free, but sambar may contain asafoetida (wheat). Verify.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffGroundnut chutney (peanut chutney) is commonly served alongside dosa.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffCoconut chutney is served alongside.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in dosa.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in dosa batter.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in dosa.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in dosa.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard dosa.
Vegetarian
Likely OKDosa is fully vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Dosa batter contains no dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | The dosa itself is gluten-free, but sambar may contain asafoetida (wheat). Verify. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Groundnut chutney (peanut chutney) is commonly served alongside dosa. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Coconut chutney is served alongside. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in dosa. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in dosa batter. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in dosa. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in dosa. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard dosa. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Dosa is fully vegetarian. |
Key risk: Plain dosa batter is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free — one of the safest bases in Indian cuisine. The risk comes from the accompaniments: sambar often contains asafoetida (with wheat), coconut chutney adds tree nut concern (coconut), and groundnut chutney (peanut chutney) is common in South India.
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