--- title: "Egg Dosa Recipe (Mutta Dosa)" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/egg-dosa-recipe/ date: 2025-01-20 modified: 2026-10-13 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Egg Dosa (Mutta Dosa) is a popular South Indian dish where traditional dosa is topped with eggs and spices. It comes together in 10 minutes and makes for a great breakfast or snack. Make it using my easy recipe." categories: - "Indian" - "Indian Breakfast" - "Indian Gluten Free" - "Indian Snacks" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Egg-Dosa-2-3.jpg word_count: 1635 --- # Egg Dosa Recipe (Mutta Dosa) Crispy, golden dosa loaded with a spiced egg, the beloved South Indian street food you can nail at home. Learned from a Chennai street vendor. Tested over 100 times. ![Crispy egg dosa folded on a green plate, garnished with cilantro and red chilies, with a small bowl of idli podi on the side.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Egg-Dosa-2-1.jpg) ## Quick Look: Egg Dosa **Prep Time:** 5 minutes **Cook Time:** 5 minutes **Total Time:** 10 minutes **Servings:** 1 person **Calories:** Approx. 270 per serving **Dietary Info:** Gluten-free if you use gluten-free idli podi. **Skill Level:** Easy **Tools Needed:** Dosa tawa or large non-stick skillet, ladle, flat spatula, spoon, and a kitchen cloth. ## Table of Contents - Quick Look: Egg Dosa- What Is Egg Dosa?- Ingredients- How To Make Mutta Dosa- Pro Tip By Neha- Egg Dosa FAQs- Variations- Serving Suggestions- Storage Suggestions- Other Egg Recipes We Recommend- Egg Dosa Recipe (Mutta Dosa) Recipe Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I first tasted egg dosa (mutta dosa) from a street vendor in Chennai, watching him crack an egg directly onto a sizzling tawa, spread it thin over the dosa batter, and fold it into a golden parcel in under two minutes flat. I've been making it at home ever since. If you already have **dosa batter ready**, homemade or store-bought, you are literally minutes away from a crispy, deeply satisfying breakfast. This recipe is the version I've perfected after years of tasting variations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. ## What Is Egg Dosa? **Egg dosa** (also called mutta dosa in Malayalam and muttai dosa in Tamil) is a popular South Indian street food: a thin, fermented rice-and-lentil batter dosa cooked on a hot tawa, then a raw egg cracked directly onto the surface, spread thin, sprinkled with spices, and cooked. The result is a crispy dosa with a fully cooked, lightly spiced egg layer; part crepe, part omelet, entirely irresistible. It originated on the streets of Tamil Nadu, where roadside thattu kadai (cart) vendors still serve it hot and fresh all day. Today, you'll find it across Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXp1cxU_rEg ## Ingredients *See the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.* - **Idli Dosa Batter** - Use [homemade dosa batter](https://hebbarskitchen.com/wet-grinder-dosa-batter-recipe/) or buy a pack from an Indian grocery store. You will find it in the refrigerator section. Bring it to room temperature before using; cold batter makes white, uneven dosas. - **Eggs** - Free-range or organic eggs yield richer yolks and better flavor. However, any egg works, whether white, brown, or country eggs. - **Oil **- You can use any cooking oil or ghee to cook mutta dosa. - **Gun Powder** **(Idli Podi)** is an interesting addition to this dosa, adding a lot of flavor. You can use any podi you prefer to enhance the taste. I used my homemade idli podi, but you can try karivepaku podi or any other podi you have on hand. Ready-made podi is easily available at Indian grocery stores. - **Green chilies **- Use any green chilies** **you have. Serrano peppers, jalapeños, and Thai green chilies are some examples. - **Others** - You will also need onions, cilantro (fresh coriander leaves), and salt. Onions add a nice bite to this muttai dosa, and cilantro adds freshness. ## How To Make Mutta Dosa Start by preparing the ingredients. Finely chop the onions, green chilies, and cilantro, then set them aside. **Step 1:** Heat a dosa tawa or a non-stick skillet over high heat. Once the tawa is hot, reduce the heat to low and splash a little water on it. The water will dance and evaporate; that's your cue. It's ready. Wipe off the remaining water with a folded kitchen cloth. ![Hand wiping water off a hot dosa tawa with a folded kitchen cloth before pouring the dosa batter.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Egg-Dosa-Step-1.jpg) **Step 2:** Pour 3 tablespoons of dosa batter into the center of the pan, then spread it in a circular motion with the back of the ladle to make a thin dosa. Work fast; the batter sets quickly. Watch the video recipe to learn how to spread the dosa. ![Dosa batter spread thin in a circle on a tawa with the back of a ladle to make the base for egg dosa.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Egg-Dosa-Step-2.jpg) **Step 3:** Increase the heat to medium-high. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of oil around the edges and over the top of the dosa. The edges will start to turn golden. ![Oil drizzled around the edges and over the top of the dosa as it starts to turn golden on the tawa.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Egg-Dosa-Step-12.jpg) **Step 4:** Crack an egg in the center, then break the yolk immediately with a spoon. Spread the egg all over the dosa using the back of the spoon. ![Raw egg cracked onto the center of the dosa, with the yolk broken and spread over the surface with a spoon.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Egg-Dosa-Step-13.jpg) **Step 5:** Scatter the following ingredients evenly on top. Gently press everything down with the flat of your spatula so it adheres.  - 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions - 1 tsp finely chopped green chilies - 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro ![Chopped onions, green chilies, and cilantro scattered over the egg layer on the mutta dosa.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Egg-Dosa-Step-8.jpg) **Step 6:** Sprinkle with salt to taste and 1 tsp idli podi. ![Salt and idli podi sprinkled over the egg dosa toppings on the tawa.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Egg-Dosa-Step-9.jpg) **Step 7:** Once the dosa is golden brown on the bottom (1-2 minutes), flip it with a flat spatula and cook the other side for 1 additional minute. ![Egg dosa flipped on the tawa, showing the cooked egg side facing down.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Egg-Dosa-Step-10.jpg) **Step 8:** Flip it once more so the dosa side faces down, then fold it in half. Slide onto a plate and serve hot egg dosa with any dosa chutney or curry. ![](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/idea.png) Before making the next dosa, reheat the tawa on high heat. Splash in water, reduce the heat, and wipe away the excess before pouring the batter. ![Golden egg dosa folded in half on the tawa, ready to serve with chutney.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Egg-Dosa-Step-11.jpg) ## Pro Tip By Neha Invest in a good dosa tawa if you make dosas frequently. The quality of the tawa makes a big difference to the dosa's final texture. I prefer using a well-seasoned cast-iron dosa pan, a triply dosa pan, or a good-quality nonstick dosa pan. My current favorite is the 28 cm triply dosa pan from Stahl. ## Egg Dosa FAQs **Can I add veggies to egg dosa?** Yes, of course! You can top the dosa with finely chopped vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli. **How do I make extra spicy mutta dosa?** To make it extra spicy, use more green chilies or smear the dosa with a spicy red chutney before pouring the egg. **What can be used as a substitute for idli podi to make mutta dosa?** You can skip the idli podi or add another flavored podi for an extra kick. Alternatively, as mentioned earlier, you can spread it with spicy red chutney or sprinkle some red chili powder (hot paprika) on top. Some street-side stalls slather a spicy curry over mutta dosa before breaking the egg. ## Variations **Cheese egg dosa** - Add 2 tablespoons of grated processed cheese or mozzarella after adding the egg. Cover briefly so the cheese melts. A crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike. **Spicy red chutney egg dosa (street-style)** - Spread a thin layer of [spicy red coconut chutney](https://www.whiskaffair.com/red-chilli-coconut-chutney-recipe/) or [Schezwan sauce](https://www.whiskaffair.com/homemade-schezwan-sauce-recipe/) on the dosa before pouring the egg. **Kerala-style mutta dosa **- Cook in coconut oil, then sprinkle some grated coconut on top. **Egg white dosa** - Lightly whisk 2 egg whites with a pinch of salt and spread over the dosa. **Curry-slathered egg dosa** - Before cracking the egg, slather a spoonful of leftover chicken or vegetable curry on the dosa. This is a popular variation at street stalls in Tamil Nadu. ## Serving Suggestions Egg dosa can be served for **breakfast or as an evening snack,** accompanied by [chutneys](https://www.whiskaffair.com/category/recipes/chutney/) such as [onion tomato chutney](https://www.whiskaffair.com/easy-onion-tomato-chutney-recipe/) and [tomato peanut chutney](https://www.whiskaffair.com/tomato-peanut-chutney/). I also enjoy eating it with gunpowder or any South Indian podi, such as [idli podi](https://www.whiskaffair.com/milagai-podi-recipe-idli/) or [karivepaku podi](https://www.whiskaffair.com/karivepaku-podi/). You can also serve it with [sambar](https://www.whiskaffair.com/sambar-recipe/) and [white coconut chutney](https://www.whiskaffair.com/south-indian-style-coconut-chutney/). [South Indian filter coffee](https://www.whiskaffair.com/filter-coffee-recipe/) or [masala chai](https://www.whiskaffair.com/masala-chai-tea/) will be a great accompaniment to this meal. ## Storage Suggestions **Best served fresh.** Egg dosa loses its crispiness quickly and does not reheat well. Make only as many dosas as you'll eat immediately. Do not pack it for lunch boxes or store it overnight. **Dosa batter** stores well in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Keep it covered. The batter may over-ferment in warm climates after day 3. 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Make it using my easy recipe. Prep Time5 minutes minsCook Time5 minutes minsTotal Time10 minutes mins Course: Breakfast, SnackCuisine: Indian, South IndianDiet: Gluten Free Servings: 1 person Calories: 270kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 3 tablespoons dosa batter- 2 teaspoons oil or ghee- 1 large egg- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions- 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)- ¼ teaspoon salt- 1 teaspoon idli podiUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Heat a dosa tawa or a non-stick skillet over high heat. Once the tawa is hot, reduce the heat to low and splash a little water on it. The water will dance and evaporate; that’s your cue. It’s ready. Wipe off the remaining water with a folded kitchen cloth.- Pour the dosa batter into the center of the pan, then spread it in a circular motion with the back of the ladle to make a thin dosa. Work fast; the batter sets quickly. Watch the video recipe to learn how to spread the dosa.- Increase the heat to medium-high. Drizzle oil (or ghee) around the edges and over the top of the dosa. The edges will start to turn golden.- Crack an egg in the center, then break the yolk immediately with a spoon. Spread the egg all over the dosa using the back of the spoon.- Scatter onions, green chilies, and cilantro on top. Gently press everything down with the flat of your spatula so it adheres. - Sprinkle with salt and idli podi.- Once the dosa is golden brown on the bottom (1-2 minutes), flip it with a flat spatula and cook the other side for 1 additional minute.- Flip it once more so the dosa side faces down, then fold it in half. Slide onto a plate and serve the hot egg dosa with any dosa chutney or curry. Before making the next dosa, reheat the tawa on high heat. Splash in water, reduce the heat, and wipe away the excess before pouring the batter. ### Video ### Notes Some people add only an egg on top of their dosa and no other ingredients like onions, cilantro, etc. You can try it too. Top the dosa with finely chopped veggies like carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms, along with the ingredients mentioned above, for a taste change. Before cracking the eggs, you can slather the dosa with spicy red coconut chutney or a spicy curry. ### Nutrition Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg