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.

$5.95

Podi Iddly

Iddly and spicy podi mix.

$6.95

Mini Iddly

Mini size rice flour cake.

$6.95

Iddly in Sambar Bowl

2 rice flour cakes smothered in sambar.

$6.95

Iddly in Rasam Bowl

2 rice flour cakes in rasam soup.

$6.95

Iddly Vadai Combo

1 steamed rice flour cake and 1 lightly spiced lentil flour donut.

$6.45

Medu Vadai

2 lightly spiced lentil flour donuts.

$5.95

Dhahi Vadai

2 lightly spiced lentil flour donuts smothered in a tangy yogurt sauce.

$6.95

Vadai in Sambar Bowl

2 savory donuts smothered in sambar.

$6.95

Vadai in Rasam Bowl

2 savory donuts afloat in rasam soup.

$6.95

Bonda

2 mildly spiced mashed potato croquets.

$6.45

Batata Vada

2 potato fritters served with a spicy sweet sauce.

$6.45

Behl Puri

Sweet and tangy mix of puffed rice, crispy noodles, onion and cilantro.

$5.95

Samosa Chat

Samosa and chickpeas with tangy mint sauce.

$7.45

Alu Chat

Boiled potatoes mixed with a tangy spicy sauce and served cold.

$6.95

Chana Chat

Boiled chickpeas with a tangy spicy sauce and served cold.

$6.95

Samosa

2 flaky turnovers filled with spicy potatoes and green peas.

$6.45

Spinach Onion Pakora

Onion, spinach and chickpeas flour fritters.

$6.45

Bajjia

6 assorted vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and fried crisp.

$6.45

Spring Roll

Mix vegetable stuffed rolls.

$6.45

Vegetable Cutlet

Minced vegetable and spice, crumbed and deep fried.

$6.95

Paneer Pakora

Cottage cheese slice fritters.

$7.45

Ragada Patties

Spicy potato patties, layered chickpeas, onions, yogurt, tamarind and mint sauce.

$7.95

Gobi Manchurian Dry

Cauliflower sauteed in homemade Szechuan sauce.

$9.95

Chili Paneer Dry

Cheese sauteed with fresh chilies and onions.

$10.95

Assorted Appetizers

Samosa, pakora, bajjiia, vada and spring roll.

$11.95

Rasam

A traditional spicy tamarind lentil soup from Chennai.

$5.15

Mulligatwany Soup

Mildly spiced bean soup with tomato, herbs and lemon.

$5.95

Garden Soup

Mixed harvest vegetables lightly spiced.

$6.95

Tomato Soup

Tomato, moong dal and spices.

$5.95

Sambar

Tangy spicy lentil broth.

$5.15

Soups

Salads

Garden Salad

Lettuce, tomato, cucumber and carrots served with house dressing.

$6.95

Katchumber Salad

Chopped salad with a spicy vinegar and lemon dressing.

$6.95

Sada Dosa

Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil flour, spice free.

$9.45

Masala Dosa

Spiced dosa filled with onion and mashed potato.

$10.95

Paper Roast

Large crepe, extra thin and crispy.

$10.45

Paper Masala Dosa

Paper dosa filled with spicy onion and mashed potato.

$11.45

Butter Mysore Masala Dosa

Spicy crepe with butter and potato masala.

$12.45

Mysore Masala Dosa

Masala dosa with special spices.

$11.45

Onion Chili Masala Dosa

Crepe with raw onion, chili and potato masala.

$11.45

Onion Masala Dosa

Crepe with raw onion and potato masala.

$11.45

Butter Paneer Masala Dosa

Crepe with masala and homemade cheese.

$12.45

Butter Masala Dosa

Crepe cooked with butter with potato masala.

$11.45

South Indian Entrees

Chennai Dosas Exclusive

Spinach Masala Dosa

Crepe crooked with spinach and potato masala.

$11.45

Cheese Masala Dosa

Cheese crepe with potato masala.

$11.45

Cheese and Onion Chili Masala Dosa

Cheese crepe with raw onion, chili and potato masala.

$12.45

Cheese Mysore Masala Dosa

Spicy cheese crepe with potato masala.

$12.45

Gunpowder Masala Dosa

Dosa with special blend of red chili powder, chana dal and oil.

$11.45

Malgudi Masala Dosa

Crepe with spices, chutney, ghee, onions, chilies and cheese.

$11.95

Ghee Masala Dosa

Ghee crepe with potato masala.

$11.45

Uppuma Pondicherry

Spicy crepe rolled with rava uppuma stuffing.

$12.45

Spring Masala Dosa

Spicy crepe with onion, tomato, chili and potato masala.

$11.45

Cheese Pondicherry Masala Dosa

Spicy cheese crepe rolled with potato masala.

$12.45

Pondicherry Masala Dosa

Spicy crepe rolled with potato masala.

$11.45

Mushroom Pondicherry Masala Dosa

Spicy crepe rolled with potato masala and cheese.

$12.45

Paneer Pondicherry Masala Dosa

Spicy crepe rolled with potato masala and paneer.

$12.45

Paneer Masala Dosa

Crepe filled with paneer, onion, mashed potato.

$11.45

Chetti Pondicherry Dosa

Ghee sauteed spicy crepe rolled with potato masala, cooked with onions and garlic.

$12.45

Ragi Dosa

Finger millet, rice, dal crepe.

$11.95

Sesame Podi Masala Dosa

Crepe spread with sesame podi with potato masala.

$11.45

Vegetable Dosa

Crepe topped with vegetables.

$11.45

Gobi Masala Dosa

Crepe with cauliflower, tomato, onion and spices.

$11.45

Paneer Booji Masala Dosa

Crepe topped with homemade cheese and booji.

$12.45

Rava Masala Dosa

Cream of wheat, rice, flour and cilantro dosa.

$11.45

Chennai Rava Masala Dosa

Rava dosa with a hot and spicy potato filling.

$14.20

Mysore Rava Masala Dosa

Rava dosa with special spices.

$14.20

Paneer Rava Masala Dosa

Dosa with paneer and potato filling.

$14.20

Onion Rava Masala Dosa

Rava dosa with mild spicy mashed potato filling.

$12.95

Cheese Onion Rava Masala Dosa

Cheese and rava with raw onion and potato masala.

$14.20

Malgudi Rava Masala Dosa

Semolina crepe with spices, chutney, ghee, onions, chilies, cheese.

$14.95

Plain Utthapam

2 soft pancakes with spices.

$10.95

Set Dosa

2 soft pancakes with spices.

$10.95

Mushroom Utthapam

Pancake topped with mushrooms and cilantro.

$11.95

Pea and Onion Utthapam

Pancake with pea and onions, spices free.

$11.45

Mixed Vegetable Utthapam

Onions, tomatoes, peas and carrots.

$12.45

Onion and Hot Pepper Utthapam

Pancake with onion and hot pepper.

$11.45

Gunpowder Utthapam

Pancake with milakai podi topping.

$11.45

Mushroom Onion and Garlic Utthapam

Pancake with onion, garlic and mushroom.

$12.95

Mushroom Onion and Paneer Utthapam

Pancake with mushroom, onion and paneer.

$11.95

Cheese Utthapam

Pancake with cheese.

$11.45

Pizza Utthapam

$12.95

Utthappam

North Indian Curries

Malai Kofta

Vegetable fritters in a rich and creamy sauce.

$12.95

Matar Paneer

Cheese. A delicious preparation of green peas.

$14.20

Methi Matar

Methi. A delicious preparation of green peas.

$13.95

Mushroom Matar

Mushroom. A delicious preparation of green peas.

$14.20

Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer cooked with rich and creamy sauce.

$14.20

Palak Paneer

Savory creamed spinach with fresh cheese.

$14.20

Paneer Bhurji

Grated paneer cooked with sauteed onion and peppers in light creamy tomato sauce.

$14.20

Chana Saag

Creamed spinach, chickpeas and herbs.

$12.95

Kadi Paneer Masala

Fresh homemade cheese in a special cream sauce.

$14.20

Navaratna Koorma

Mixed vegetable in a sour cream sauce.

$12.95

Chana Masala

Chickpeas, onions and cilantro.

$12.95

Alu Chana

Potatoes and chickpeas in lightly spice sauce.

$12.95

Gobi Masala

Fresh cauliflower in a delicate sauce.

$12.95

Alu Gobi

Potato and cauliflower with a light gravy.

$12.95

Bhindi Masala

Spicy okra sauteed with tomato and onions.

$11.95

Baingan Bartha

Punjabi specialty, roasted eggplant sauteed with tomato, onions and spices.

$12.95

Alu Baingan

Potato and eggplant with tomato, onion and spices.

$12.95

Sukhi Bhaji

Boiled potatoes stir fired with hot peppers, onions and nuts.

$11.45

Yellow Dal

Yellow lentils mildly spiced with Indian herbs.

$11.95

Dal Palak

Yellow lentils mildly spiced with Indian herbs.

$11.95

Thali Combo Platter

Paklak paneer, chana masala, rasam, raita, chappati, papadam, pickled vegetables, rice and dessert kheer.

$16.95

Chennai Thali Combo Platter

iddly, medu vadai, vegetable utthapam, masala dosa, coconut chutney, sambar, badam halwa.

$16.95

South Indian Thali Combo Platter

Rice, chappati, avial, kootu, poriyal, sambar, rasam, yogurt, vadai, applam, sweet payasam, pickle.

$16.95

Combination Dinners

Rice

Vegetable Pullav

Basmati rice with mixed vegetable and mild spices.

$8.95

Kashmiri Pullav

Basmati rice with saffron, dried fruits, nuts and vegetables.

$9.95

Biryani

Basmati rice with spices and mixed vegetables.

$8.95

Tamarind Rice

South Indian rice cooked with tamarind and spices.

$8.95

Lemon Rice

Rice cooked with lemon juice and mild spices.

$8.95

Tomato Rice

Special rice cooked with tomato and spices.

$8.95

Coconut Rice

Rice cooked with coconut and nuts.

$8.95

Vangi Bath

Rice cooked with eggplant and spices.

$8.95

Bishibelabath

Rice cooked with lentil, fresh vegetables and spices.

$8.95

Yogurt Rice

Rice cooked with yogurt.

$7.95

Avial

Mix vegetables cooked with coconut milk, yogurt, Indian spices and herbs.

$12.95

Kathirikai Kuzhampu

Eggplant cooked with onion, tomato and South Indian spices.

$13.95

Poondu Kuzhampu

Garlic cooked with onion, tomato and South Indian spices.

$13.95

Vendaikai Kuzhampu

Okra, onion, tomato and South Indian spices.

$13.95

South Indian Kuzhampu

House Special

Rava Iddly

2 steamed soogi flour cakes served with sambar and coconut chutney.

$7.45

Ghee mini Iddly

Mini soogi flour cakes served with sambar and coconut chutney.

$7.45

Uppuma

Cream of wheat cooked with sauteed onion, tomato, green chili, green peas and Indian herbs.

$9.95

Pongal Vada

Rice and lentil cooked with spices and butter served with sambar and chutney.

$10.95

Chole Poori

Large puffy bread served with spicy chickpeas.

$13.95

Pulka

2 fat free whole wheat breads.

$3.95

Chappati

2 fat free whole wheat breads.

$3.95

Paratha

Flaky griddle bread.

$6.95

Alu Paratha

Flaky griddle bread stuffed with seasoned mashed potato.

$7.45

Gobi Paratha

Flaky griddle bread stuffed with cauliflower.

$7.45

Poori

2 deep fried unleavened puffy bread, spice free.

$7.45

Whole Wheat Breads

Accompaniments

Raita

Cool yogurt with cucumber, onion and mint.

$2.95

Rice

$3.00

129 Achar

Spicy Indian pickles.

$2.95

Dosa Podi

Special South Indian ground spices in oil.

$2.95

Plain Yogurt

$2.95

Ice Cream

Mango, vanilla or tutti frutti.

$5.95

Kulfi

Indian ice cream made of sweet milk and scented cardamam.

$5.45

Gulab Jamun

Indian flan with sweet syrup.

$5.45

Rasmalai

Sweet cheese cooked in syrup and served with nuts and cardamom cream.

$5.45

Gajar Halwa

Shredded carrots and fresh cheese in sweet syrup.

$5.45

Gajar Halwa with Mango Ice Cream

Shredded carrots and fresh cheese in sweet syrup.

$6.95

Badam Halwa

Sweet almond paste mixed with ghee and saffron.

$5.45

Halwa a la Mode

Warm badam halwa topped with mango or vanilla ice cream.

$5.95

Payasam

Vermicelli and tapioca pudding.

$5.45

Dessert

Beverages

Soda

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Gingerale, club soda.

$1.95

Mineral and Sparkling Water

$1.95

Mango Juice

$5.95

Shake

Mango, vanilla.

$6.95

Lassi

Choice of sweet, mango or salty.

$5.45

Chass

Yogurt shake with salt and spices.

$5.45

Masala Chai

Spiced Indian tea with milk.

$2.50

Chennai Coffee

Indian coffee with milk, similar to cafe au lait.

$3.00

Tea

Jasmine, ginger, mint, green.

$2.25