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Masala Dosa
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Masala Dosa

Crispy fermented rice and lentil crepes stuffed with a spiced potato mash.

Prep Time

8h

Cook Time

20 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Sona Masuri rice
  • 1 cup Urad dal (split black gram)
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • 4 large Boiled potatoes, cubed
  • 2 medium Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 3 pieces Green chilies, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 10 leaves Curry leaves
  • 0.5 cup Ghee or Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak rice and urad dal with fenugreek seeds separately for 6 hours, then grind into a smooth batter adding minimal water.

  2. 2

    Mix the batters together with salt and allow it to ferment in a warm place for 8 to 12 hours until it doubles in volume.

  3. 3

    For the filling, heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies until they splutter.

  4. 4

    Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, then stir in turmeric and the mashed boiled potatoes with salt.

  5. 5

    Heat a non-stick or cast-iron tawa and lightly grease it; pour a ladle of batter in the center and spread in a circular motion to form a thin crepe.

  6. 6

    Drizzle ghee around the edges and cook on medium heat until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.

  7. 7

    Place a portion of the potato masala in the center of the dosa and fold it over.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while hot and crispy with coconut chutney and sambar.

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