How to Make Masala Dosa

Masala Dosa

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Masala dosa is a delicious and popular South Indian dish made of crispy rice and lentil crepes filled with a spiced potato filling. Here's a step-by-step recipe to make it at home:

Ingredients

For the Dosa Batter:

1 cup raw rice (preferably idli rice)
1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram)
1/4 cup poha (flattened rice)
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
Water (as needed)
Salt (to taste)

For the Potato Masala Filling:

4 medium-sized potatoes (boiled and mashed)
1 large onion (sliced thinly)
1-2 green chilies (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon chana dal (optional)
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
8-10 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon oil or ghee
Salt (to taste)
Fresh coriander leaves (chopped, for garnish)

To Serve:

Coconut chutney
Sambar (lentil vegetable soup)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dosa Batter

1. Soak: Wash and soak rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, and poha in water for 4–6 hours.

2. Grind: Drain the water and grind the mixture into a smooth batter using water as needed. It should have a flowing consistency.

3. Ferment: Add salt to the batter, mix well, and let it ferment overnight or for 8–12 hours until it doubles in volume.

Step 2: Prepare the Potato Masala Filling

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

2. Add cumin seeds, chana dal, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.

3. Add sliced onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

4. Add turmeric powder and mashed potatoes. Mix well.

5. Add salt and a splash of water if needed. Cook for 2–3 minutes.

6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Dosa

1. Heat a flat, non-stick tawa (griddle) on medium heat. Grease it lightly with oil.

2. Pour a ladleful of dosa batter in the center and spread it evenly in a circular motion to make a thin crepe.

3. Drizzle a few drops of oil or ghee around the edges.

4. Cook on medium heat until the edges turn golden and crispy. No need to flip the dosa.

5. Place a portion of the potato masala filling in the center and fold the dosa.

Step 4: Serve

Serve the masala dosa hot with coconut chutney and sambar on the side.

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How to Make Masala Dosa