Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Kadapa Ghee karam dosa is a spicy and crispy dosa popular in the Rayalaseema region, especially in YSR Kadapa District. This dosa is made by spreading a bold red karam chutney over a thin dosa and generously roasting it in neyyi.
If you have ever tasted Kadapa karam dosa at a tiffin centre, you know how addictive its flavour is. In this recipe, you will learn how to make authentic Kadapa karam dosa at home with simple ingredients.
📺 WATCH VIDEO RECIPE
Watch the full video above to learn how to make authentic Kadapa ghee dosa with red chilli chutney step by step.
❓ WHAT IS GHEE KARAM DOSA
Karam Dosa with Ghee is a South Indian dosa topped with spicy red chutney (karam) and cooked in ghee for a rich, crispy texture. It is especially popular in the Kadapa and Nellore regions of Andhra Pradesh.
Kadapa Ghee Karam Dosa
Ingredients
Method
- Soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds for 4–6 hours. Grind and ferment overnight.
- Grind red chillies, garlic, roasted chana dal, salt, and water into a thick paste.
- Heat a tawa, then pour a ladleful of batter. Spread thinly into a circle.
- Spread the spicy karam chutney evenly over the dosa.
- Drizzle ghee generously and cook until crispy.
Video
Notes
📝 Recipe Notes
- Use a well-fermented dosa batter for the best texture and crispiness.
- Always cook on a hot cast-iron tawa for authentic taste.
- Adjust the spice level of karam chutney based on your preference.
- Add extra ghee while roasting for restaurant-style flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and crispiness.
🍳 How To Make Neyyi Karam Dosa
🧾 Ingredients for Ghee Karam Dosa
Dosa Batter:
- 2 cups rice
- ½ cup urad dal
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- Salt
Karam Chutney:
- 5–6 dry red chillies
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp roasted chana dal
- Salt
- Water
Cooking:
- Ghee (as required)
👩🍳 Step By Step Instructions
- Soak rice, dal, and fenugreek seeds for 4–6 hours
- Grind and ferment batter overnight
- Grind chutney into a thick paste
- Heat the tawa and spread the dosa
- Apply karam chutney evenly
- Add ghee and cook until crispy
- Fold and serve hot
🌶️ Pro Tips
- Use a cast-iron tawa for the best crispiness
- Adjust the spice level with chillies
- Use fresh ghee for an authentic taste
- Spread the red chill chutney thinly for even flavour
🔄 Variations
- Kadapa Ghee dosa (traditional style)
- Nellore karam dosa (spicier version)
- Onion karam dosa
- Butter karam dosa
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve ghee dosa with:
- Kadapa Erra Karam Chutney
- Coconut chutney
- Sambar
Calories in Kadapa Neyyi Karam Dosa
One Neyyi Karam Dosa contains approximately 180–250 calories, depending on the amount of ghee and size of the dosa used.
🟢 Final Thoughts
Ghee karam dosa is a simple yet flavorful Rayalaseema dish that combines crispy dosa with bold, spicy chutney and rich ghee. With just a few ingredients, you can recreate this authentic Kadapa-style tiffin at home.
For the best experience, serve it hot with spicy Kadapa erra karam chutney and enjoy the true taste of Andhra cuisine. I would recommend adding the Bombay Chutney, also known as Besan Chutney
❓ FAQ
Follow the step-by-step method using dosa batter and spicy chutney.
Kadapa karam dosa refers to the regional style, while ghee karam dosa highlights the use of ghee.
Yes, but ghee gives the authentic flavour.
Spicy red chutney made with red chillies and garlic.
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