| 1 | In a blender or food processor, combine the semolina, white flour, chili, yogurt, salt, and 1 cup water. |
| 2 | Blend until smooth, then transfer mixture to a bowl. |
| 3 | heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small pan over medium heat. |
| 4 | Add cumin seeds to hot oil and stir for a few seconds. |
| 5 | Pour oil and seeds into batter; stir to mix. |
| 6 | Cover and set aside for 30 minutes. |
| 7 | prepare pancakes according to directions given for other dosa recipes. |
| 8 | Serve with coconut chutney, if desired. |
| 9 | adapted by karen mintzias, from madhur jaffrey"s "world-of-the-east vegetarian cooking" |