Mumbai's Unique 'Black Benne Dosa': Butter, Curry Leaf & Crispy Delight!

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News18•20-12-2025, 06:01
Mumbai's Unique 'Black Benne Dosa': Butter, Curry Leaf & Crispy Delight!
- •Mumbai offers a vast array of dosa varieties, surpassing even South India, with over 80 types available at street stalls.
- •'Benne Dosa', also known as 'Black Benne Dosa', stands out for its preparation with generous fresh white butter and dried curry leaf powder.
- •The dosa is uniquely crispy on the outside and soft and spongy inside, with the curry leaf powder giving it a distinct blackish hue and enhanced flavor.
- •Its traditional preparation involves spreading batter, adding white butter, red chutney, curry leaf powder, spiced potatoes, and more butter, then garnishing.
- •Highly flavorful, it doesn't require traditional sambar but is often served with various chutneys; available at Avantika Chennai Cafe in Mumbai.
Why It Matters: Discover Mumbai's 'Black Benne Dosa', a unique, butter-rich, curry leaf-infused crispy delight.
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