Masala Dosa Recipe

Here’s a delicious recipe for making Masala Dosa Recipe, a popular South Indian dish.

Ingredients

 For the Dosa Batter:

1 cup rice (preferably parboiled or short-grain rice)
1/3 cup split urad dal (black gram)
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (optional)
Salt, to taste
Water, as needed
Oil or ghee, for cooking

 For the Potato Filling:

2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Fresh coriander, chopped (optional)
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

Prepare the Dosa Batter:

1. Soak Ingredients: Rinse the rice and urad dal along with fenugreek seeds in water. Soak them separately for about 4-6 hours or overnight.
2. Grind the Batter: Drain the soaked ingredients and grind them together in a blender or wet grinder, adding water as needed to make a smooth batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
3. Ferment: Transfer the batter to a large bowl, cover, and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours or until it doubles in size. Add salt to taste after fermentation.

Prepare the Potato Filling:

1. Cook the Spices: In a pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds, chopped onions, and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
2. Add Potatoes and Spices: Add the mashed potatoes, turmeric poder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes. Add fresh coriander if using. Set aside.

Make the Dosas:

1. Heat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron tawa over medium heat. Lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
2. Spread the Batter: Pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto the center of the pan. Quickly spread it in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.

3. Cook: Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges. Cook until the dosa is golden brown and crispy (about 2-3 minutes). If desired, you can add the potato filling in the center at this stage.
4. Fold and Serve: Fold the dosa over the filling and serve hot. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve Masala Dosa Recipe with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and sambar for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Feel free to adjust spices and fillings based on your preference. Happy cooking!