Masala Dosa is a popular South Indian dish made with a thin, crispy rice crepe filled with a spiced potato filling. Here's a step-by-step guide to making Masala Dosa:
Masala Dosa Recipe
Ingredients you'll need:
For the Dosa Batter:
- 2 cups raw rice
- 1/2 cup urad dal (black gram lentils)
- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed
For the Potato Filling:
- 3-4 large potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 green chilies, chopped
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- A few curry leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for cooking
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
Step 1: Prepare the Dosa Batter
1. Wash the rice and urad dal separately and soak them along with fenugreek seeds in water for at least 4-6 hours.
2. Drain the soaked rice and dal. Grind them to a smooth batter using water as needed. The batter should be thick but pourable.
3. Add salt to the batter and mix well. Allow the batter to ferment for 8-12 hours or until it's doubled in volume and has a slightly sour aroma.
Step 2: Prepare the Potato Filling
1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
2. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a moment.
3. Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
4. Add turmeric powder and sauté for a minute.
5. Add the boiled and mashed potatoes. Mix well and cook for a few minutes. Add salt to taste. The potato filling is ready.
Step 3: Make the Dosas
1. Heat a non-stick or cast-iron griddle (tawa) over medium-high heat.
2. Once the tawa is hot, pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto the center of the tawa.
3. Using the back of the ladle, spread the batter in a circular motion to form a thin, even layer.
4. Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the dosa.
Step 4: Add the Potato Filling
1. Once the dosa edges start to lift and become crisp, spoon a portion of the prepared potato filling onto the center of the dosa.
Step 5: Roll the Dosa
1. Carefully fold the sides of the dosa over the potato filling to form a roll or a half-moon shape.
Step 6: Serve and Garnish
1. Remove the masala dosa from the tawa and place it on a serving plate.
2. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
Step 7: Enjoy!
1. Serve the masala dosa hot with coconut chutney and sambar for a delicious South Indian breakfast or brunch.
Masala dosa is a classic South Indian dish loved for its crispy texture, flavorful potato filling, and the combination of chutney and sambar. Enjoy this delightful dish as part of a traditional meal or as a standalone treat.