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Masala Dosa
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Masala Dosa

🇮🇳 Indian

Karnataka's golden crispy fermented crepe stuffed with spiced potato masala — served with coconut chutney and sambar for a true South Indian breakfast.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, sliced
  • Ginger1 inch, grated
  • Green Chili3, chopped
  • Gheefor roasting
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Rice2 cups (batter)
  • Urad Dal1/2 cup (batter)
  • Fenugreek Seeds1/4 tsp (batter)
  • Potato4, boiled and crumbled
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Curry Leaves2 sprigs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak rice, urad dal and fenugreek for 5 hours. Grind to a smooth, flowing batter with minimal water. Ferment overnight with salt.

  2. 2

    For the masala: heat oil, pop mustard seeds, add curry leaves, green chilies and ginger.

  3. 3

    Sauté onions until soft, add turmeric and crumbled potatoes. Mix well, adjust salt, and rest the filling.

  4. 4

    Heat a cast-iron tawa on medium. Pour a ladle of batter and spread outward in a spiral, thin as possible.

  5. 5

    Drizzle ghee around the edges and roast until the bottom is deep golden and lacy.

  6. 6

    Place potato masala on one half, fold the dosa over and slide onto a plate. Serve with coconut chutney and sambar.

Chef's tip

Sprinkle a few drops of water on the tawa before spreading batter — if it sizzles and evaporates fast, the temperature is perfect.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Masala Dosa | Dosa Batter Recipe | Potato Curry | Breakfast Recipes · on YouTube