Mumbai's Khau Galli Special Jini Dosa Shines On The Global Stage + Recipe Inside

Jini Dosa Recipe: Mumbai, the city of dreams, is a place where people from all parts of India and even across the globe come to pursue their ambitions in business, Bollywood, finance, and more. But what’s even more intriguing about Mumbai is its vibrant street food also known as khau gallis and fine dining scene, offering a variety of cuisines that cater to all kinds of palates.

In a recent survey by Time Out on “The World’s 20 Best Cities For Food Right Now,” Mumbai ranked 14th among the top cities to indulge in finger-licking food.

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The survey highlights that Mumbai’s cuisine is among the healthiest, with 61% of locals describing it as ‘delicious.’

What is Jini Dosa?

However, the true standout of the survey was the Jini Dosa from Vile Parle’s khau galli, a dish made from lentil and rice batter, stuffed with colorful vegetables, smeared with Schezwan sauce, sprinkled with grated local cheese, and served as bite-sized crispy rolls.

More go-to spots for a quick and flavourful fix

Besides that, if you’re an adventurer looking to explore more khau gallis in Mumbai, the recent survey also recommends the bustling neighborhoods from southern Zaveri Bazaar to northern Ghatkopar as the go-to spots for a quick and flavourful fix.

These areas offer a vibrant mix of street delicacies, from savoury chaat, jumbo sandwiches, veggie-laden ‘pizzas,’ Beirut-inspired Frankie wraps, to dry-fruit-topped falooda.

Jini Dosa Recipe by Hebbars Kitchen

Ingredients:

• ½ cup dosa batter
• 1 tsp  butter
• 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp cabbage, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp capsicum, finely chopped
• ½ tsp schezwan sauce
• 2 tsp tomato sauce
• ¼ tsp pav bhaji masala
• Pinch salt
• 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese / cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp spring onion, chopped

Instructions:

• Firstly, pour a ladle full of dosa batter on hot tawa and spread gently.
• Simmer for a minute, allowing dosa to cook.
• Now rub butter evenly keeping the flame on low.
• Further add 2 tbsp onion, 2 tbsp cabbage and 2 tbsp capsicum.
• Also add ½ tsp schezwan sauce, 2 tsp tomato sauce, ¼ tsp pav bhaji masala, 1 tsp butter and pinch salt.
• Mix well and spread the stuffing covering the entire dosa.
• Cut the dosa into thin strips using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
• Further grate 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese / cheddar cheese uniformly.
• Simmer till the dosa turns crisp and cheese melts completely.
• Scrape the dosa strips and roll tight.
• Finally, serve jini dosa topped with more cheese and spring onion.