Masala Dosa (मसाला डोसा)

मसाला डोसा (Masala Dosa) is a popular South Indian dish that has made its way into Maharashtrian cuisine. It is a crispy, savory pancake filled with a spicy potato filling. This recipe is perfect for a delicious and satisfying breakfast or snack.

Masala Dosa (मसाला डोसा)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram) flour
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 3-4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix rice flour, urad dal flour, and fenugreek seeds. Add water to make a smooth batter. Let it ferment for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
  3. Add chopped onion and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
  4. Add turmeric powder, asafoetida, and mashed potatoes. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add salt to taste. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladleful of batter. Spread it in a circular motion to make a thin dosa. Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until crispy.
  6. Place a portion of the potato filling on one half of the dosa. Fold the other half over the filling to make a semi-circle. Cook for a minute and then flip the dosa to cook the other side.
  7. Remove from the pan and serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
6g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Non-stick pan Mixing bowl Spatula

Tools

Grinder (for fermenting batter)

Serving suggestions

Serve the masala dosa hot with coconut chutney, sambar, or tomato chutney.

Tips & tricks

For a crispier dosa, sprinkle some oil on the edges while cooking.

Cost

$8