Chennai Dosas Menu (Update 2025)
Chennai Dosas, a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Hicksville, NY, offers a diverse menu with authentic South Indian cuisine. The extensive list of Chennai appetizers includes traditional favorites like iddly, vadai, and samosas. The Gobi Manchurian and Chili Paneer are enticing options for those looking for a unique spin on Indian flavors. The dosas, particularly the Chennai rava masala dosa, are lauded for their crispy texture and flavorful fillings. The accompaniments like raita and dosa podi complement the dishes well. Customers praise the efficient service and generous portions at Chennai Dosas. With a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, this restaurant caters to those with dietary restrictions. The vibrant ambiance and friendly staff create a welcoming dining experience. Don't miss out on the authentic South Indian cuisine at Chennai Dosas - a true gem in the heart of Hicksville.
Chennai Appetizers
Iddly
2 steamed rice flour cakes.
Podi Iddly
Iddly and spicy podi mix.
Mini Iddly
Mini size rice flour cake.
Iddly in Sambar Bowl
2 rice flour cakes smothered in sambar.
Iddly in Rasam Bowl
2 rice flour cakes in rasam soup.
Iddly Vadai Combo
1 steamed rice flour cake and 1 lightly spiced lentil flour donut.
Medu Vadai
2 lightly spiced lentil flour donuts.
Dhahi Vadai
2 lightly spiced lentil flour donuts smothered in a tangy yogurt sauce.
Vadai in Sambar Bowl
2 savory donuts smothered in sambar.
Vadai in Rasam Bowl
2 savory donuts afloat in rasam soup.
Bonda
2 mildly spiced mashed potato croquets.
Batata Vada
2 potato fritters served with a spicy sweet sauce.
Behl Puri
Sweet and tangy mix of puffed rice, crispy noodles, onion and cilantro.
Samosa Chat
Samosa and chickpeas with tangy mint sauce.
Alu Chat
Boiled potatoes mixed with a tangy spicy sauce and served cold.
Chana Chat
Boiled chickpeas with a tangy spicy sauce and served cold.
Samosa
2 flaky turnovers filled with spicy potatoes and green peas.
Spinach Onion Pakora
Onion, spinach and chickpeas flour fritters.
Bajjia
6 assorted vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and fried crisp.
Spring Roll
Mix vegetable stuffed rolls.
Vegetable Cutlet
Minced vegetable and spice, crumbed and deep fried.
Paneer Pakora
Cottage cheese slice fritters.
Ragada Patties
Spicy potato patties, layered chickpeas, onions, yogurt, tamarind and mint sauce.
Gobi Manchurian Dry
Cauliflower sauteed in homemade Szechuan sauce.
Chili Paneer Dry
Cheese sauteed with fresh chilies and onions.
Assorted Appetizers
Samosa, pakora, bajjiia, vada and spring roll.
Rasam
A traditional spicy tamarind lentil soup from Chennai.
Mulligatwany Soup
Mildly spiced bean soup with tomato, herbs and lemon.
Garden Soup
Mixed harvest vegetables lightly spiced.
Tomato Soup
Tomato, moong dal and spices.
Sambar
Tangy spicy lentil broth.
Soups
Salads
Garden Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber and carrots served with house dressing.
Katchumber Salad
Chopped salad with a spicy vinegar and lemon dressing.
Sada Dosa
Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil flour, spice free.
Masala Dosa
Spiced dosa filled with onion and mashed potato.
Paper Roast
Large crepe, extra thin and crispy.
Paper Masala Dosa
Paper dosa filled with spicy onion and mashed potato.
Butter Mysore Masala Dosa
Spicy crepe with butter and potato masala.
Mysore Masala Dosa
Masala dosa with special spices.
Onion Chili Masala Dosa
Crepe with raw onion, chili and potato masala.
Onion Masala Dosa
Crepe with raw onion and potato masala.
Butter Paneer Masala Dosa
Crepe with masala and homemade cheese.
Butter Masala Dosa
Crepe cooked with butter with potato masala.
South Indian Entrees
Chennai Dosas Exclusive
Spinach Masala Dosa
Crepe crooked with spinach and potato masala.
Cheese Masala Dosa
Cheese crepe with potato masala.
Cheese and Onion Chili Masala Dosa
Cheese crepe with raw onion, chili and potato masala.
Cheese Mysore Masala Dosa
Spicy cheese crepe with potato masala.
Gunpowder Masala Dosa
Dosa with special blend of red chili powder, chana dal and oil.
Malgudi Masala Dosa
Crepe with spices, chutney, ghee, onions, chilies and cheese.
Ghee Masala Dosa
Ghee crepe with potato masala.
Uppuma Pondicherry
Spicy crepe rolled with rava uppuma stuffing.
Spring Masala Dosa
Spicy crepe with onion, tomato, chili and potato masala.
Cheese Pondicherry Masala Dosa
Spicy cheese crepe rolled with potato masala.
Pondicherry Masala Dosa
Spicy crepe rolled with potato masala.
Mushroom Pondicherry Masala Dosa
Spicy crepe rolled with potato masala and cheese.
Paneer Pondicherry Masala Dosa
Spicy crepe rolled with potato masala and paneer.
Paneer Masala Dosa
Crepe filled with paneer, onion, mashed potato.
Chetti Pondicherry Dosa
Ghee sauteed spicy crepe rolled with potato masala, cooked with onions and garlic.
Ragi Dosa
Finger millet, rice, dal crepe.
Sesame Podi Masala Dosa
Crepe spread with sesame podi with potato masala.
Vegetable Dosa
Crepe topped with vegetables.
Gobi Masala Dosa
Crepe with cauliflower, tomato, onion and spices.
Paneer Booji Masala Dosa
Crepe topped with homemade cheese and booji.
Rava Masala Dosa
Cream of wheat, rice, flour and cilantro dosa.
Chennai Rava Masala Dosa
Rava dosa with a hot and spicy potato filling.
Mysore Rava Masala Dosa
Rava dosa with special spices.
Paneer Rava Masala Dosa
Dosa with paneer and potato filling.
Onion Rava Masala Dosa
Rava dosa with mild spicy mashed potato filling.
Cheese Onion Rava Masala Dosa
Cheese and rava with raw onion and potato masala.
Malgudi Rava Masala Dosa
Semolina crepe with spices, chutney, ghee, onions, chilies, cheese.
Plain Utthapam
2 soft pancakes with spices.
Set Dosa
2 soft pancakes with spices.
Mushroom Utthapam
Pancake topped with mushrooms and cilantro.
Pea and Onion Utthapam
Pancake with pea and onions, spices free.
Mixed Vegetable Utthapam
Onions, tomatoes, peas and carrots.
Onion and Hot Pepper Utthapam
Pancake with onion and hot pepper.
Gunpowder Utthapam
Pancake with milakai podi topping.
Mushroom Onion and Garlic Utthapam
Pancake with onion, garlic and mushroom.
Mushroom Onion and Paneer Utthapam
Pancake with mushroom, onion and paneer.
Cheese Utthapam
Pancake with cheese.
Pizza Utthapam
Utthappam
North Indian Curries
Malai Kofta
Vegetable fritters in a rich and creamy sauce.
Matar Paneer
Cheese. A delicious preparation of green peas.
Methi Matar
Methi. A delicious preparation of green peas.
Mushroom Matar
Mushroom. A delicious preparation of green peas.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Paneer cooked with rich and creamy sauce.
Palak Paneer
Savory creamed spinach with fresh cheese.
Paneer Bhurji
Grated paneer cooked with sauteed onion and peppers in light creamy tomato sauce.
Chana Saag
Creamed spinach, chickpeas and herbs.
Kadi Paneer Masala
Fresh homemade cheese in a special cream sauce.
Navaratna Koorma
Mixed vegetable in a sour cream sauce.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas, onions and cilantro.
Alu Chana
Potatoes and chickpeas in lightly spice sauce.
Gobi Masala
Fresh cauliflower in a delicate sauce.
Alu Gobi
Potato and cauliflower with a light gravy.
Bhindi Masala
Spicy okra sauteed with tomato and onions.
Baingan Bartha
Punjabi specialty, roasted eggplant sauteed with tomato, onions and spices.
Alu Baingan
Potato and eggplant with tomato, onion and spices.
Sukhi Bhaji
Boiled potatoes stir fired with hot peppers, onions and nuts.
Yellow Dal
Yellow lentils mildly spiced with Indian herbs.
Dal Palak
Yellow lentils mildly spiced with Indian herbs.
Thali Combo Platter
Paklak paneer, chana masala, rasam, raita, chappati, papadam, pickled vegetables, rice and dessert kheer.
Chennai Thali Combo Platter
iddly, medu vadai, vegetable utthapam, masala dosa, coconut chutney, sambar, badam halwa.
South Indian Thali Combo Platter
Rice, chappati, avial, kootu, poriyal, sambar, rasam, yogurt, vadai, applam, sweet payasam, pickle.
Combination Dinners
Rice
Vegetable Pullav
Basmati rice with mixed vegetable and mild spices.
Kashmiri Pullav
Basmati rice with saffron, dried fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Biryani
Basmati rice with spices and mixed vegetables.
Tamarind Rice
South Indian rice cooked with tamarind and spices.
Lemon Rice
Rice cooked with lemon juice and mild spices.
Tomato Rice
Special rice cooked with tomato and spices.
Coconut Rice
Rice cooked with coconut and nuts.
Vangi Bath
Rice cooked with eggplant and spices.
Bishibelabath
Rice cooked with lentil, fresh vegetables and spices.
Yogurt Rice
Rice cooked with yogurt.
Avial
Mix vegetables cooked with coconut milk, yogurt, Indian spices and herbs.
Kathirikai Kuzhampu
Eggplant cooked with onion, tomato and South Indian spices.
Poondu Kuzhampu
Garlic cooked with onion, tomato and South Indian spices.
Vendaikai Kuzhampu
Okra, onion, tomato and South Indian spices.
South Indian Kuzhampu
House Special
Rava Iddly
2 steamed soogi flour cakes served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Ghee mini Iddly
Mini soogi flour cakes served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Uppuma
Cream of wheat cooked with sauteed onion, tomato, green chili, green peas and Indian herbs.
Pongal Vada
Rice and lentil cooked with spices and butter served with sambar and chutney.
Chole Poori
Large puffy bread served with spicy chickpeas.
Pulka
2 fat free whole wheat breads.
Chappati
2 fat free whole wheat breads.
Paratha
Flaky griddle bread.
Alu Paratha
Flaky griddle bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potato.
Gobi Paratha
Flaky griddle bread stuffed with cauliflower.
Poori
2 deep fried unleavened puffy bread, spice free.
Whole Wheat Breads
Accompaniments
Raita
Cool yogurt with cucumber, onion and mint.
Rice
129 Achar
Spicy Indian pickles.
Dosa Podi
Special South Indian ground spices in oil.
Plain Yogurt
Ice Cream
Mango, vanilla or tutti frutti.
Kulfi
Indian ice cream made of sweet milk and scented cardamam.
Gulab Jamun
Indian flan with sweet syrup.
Rasmalai
Sweet cheese cooked in syrup and served with nuts and cardamom cream.
Gajar Halwa
Shredded carrots and fresh cheese in sweet syrup.
Gajar Halwa with Mango Ice Cream
Shredded carrots and fresh cheese in sweet syrup.
Badam Halwa
Sweet almond paste mixed with ghee and saffron.
Halwa a la Mode
Warm badam halwa topped with mango or vanilla ice cream.
Payasam
Vermicelli and tapioca pudding.
Dessert
Beverages
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Gingerale, club soda.
Mineral and Sparkling Water
Mango Juice
Shake
Mango, vanilla.
Lassi
Choice of sweet, mango or salty.
Chass
Yogurt shake with salt and spices.
Masala Chai
Spiced Indian tea with milk.
Chennai Coffee
Indian coffee with milk, similar to cafe au lait.
Tea
Jasmine, ginger, mint, green.