Rava dosa is one of the most popular variations of dosa - the South Indian pancake. Rava denotes the semolina batter used to make this variety of dosa and it can be identified by its crisp and netted texture. The only consistent factor in a rava dosa is the pancake, as the fillings vary in different regions.
More than a dozen different fillings can be found within a single city. The most preferred rava dosa filling are semi-fried onions, served with a choice of coconut chutney and sambar. Dosa has been a breakfast choice in South India for more than 2000 years and has evolved as a readily available meal choice for the entire Indian subcontinent.