The Art of Dosa: South Indian Crepes From Scratch

Dosa are iconic South Indian crepes made from a fermented blend of rice and dal — simple ingredients that come together into something deeply satisfying, nourishing, and endlessly versatile. In this semi hands on class, you’ll explore the art and technique of making dosa from scratch, guided by Sapna Punjabi, culinary wellness specialist, registered dietitian, Ayurvedic practitioner, and author of Dal Chawal.

Sapna will walk you through the fundamentals of dosa batter, fermentation, and cooking methods, while weaving in Ayurvedic fundamentals around digestion, balance, and the traditional pairing of rice and lentils. She’ll also share cultural context and practical tips for making dosa part of everyday cooking. Each participant will create their own custom dosa, experimenting with both savory and sweet fillings like berries and chocolate or spinach and cheese.

This class is interactive, flavorful, and approachable — perfect for anyone curious about Indian cooking, fermented foods, Ayurvedic fundamentals, or creative ways to work with rice and dal. You’ll leave with hands on experience, confidence at the stove, and plenty of inspiration to recreate dosa at home, your way.

Local expert-led class. You will be working in a small group. For ages 18 and up.

About Sapna Punjabi:

Sapna Punjabi is a Culinary Wellness Specialist, Registered Dietitian, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and founder of beSPICED, a culinary wellness brand rooted in Indian food traditions and everytday Indian home cooking. Born and raised in Mumbai and now based in Dallas, she blends Ayurvedic wisdom with modern nutrition to make seasonal, sustainable, and deeply flavorful Indian cooking accessible and practical.

She is the author of Dal Chawal: 85 Vegetarian Indian Recipes Combining the Power of Dal and Rice (April 2025), as featured in D Magazine and named one of Epicurious’ Best Cookbooks of Spring 2025.

Her broader work in culinary wellness and Ayurveda has been featured in Food52, Clean Eating, Dallas Morning News, Costco Connection, Edible Dallas, and more. Through her cooking classes, wellness workshops, heirloom spice line, and digital content, Sapna invites people to experience food not just as nourishment, but as a joyful, healing practice grounded in tradition and intention.

Menu:

• Classic & Masala Dosas – thin, crisp South Indian crepes made from a fermented rice and dal batter
• Smashed Potato Filling – a classic dosa pairing of gently spiced potatoes finished with mustard seeds and aromatics
• Custom Non-Traditional Fillings – such as spinach and cheese or berries and chocolate
• Sambhar – a hearty, vegetable-forward lentil stew seasoned with warming spices
• Coconut Chutney – fresh coconut blended with chilies, ginger, and tempered spices

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