Masala Dosa
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Masala Dosa

Prep
30 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
1 hour (plus overnight soaking and 8 hours fermentation)
Serves
6
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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rice
  • 1/2 cup urad dal (black lentils)
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in water overnight.

  2. 2

    Drain and grind the soaked ingredients into a smooth batter, adding water as needed.

  3. 3

    Allow the batter to ferment in a warm place for 8 hours or until it doubles in size and becomes slightly sour.

  4. 4

    Prepare the filling by heating oil in a pan and adding mustard seeds until they splutter.

  5. 5

    Add sliced onion and sauté until translucent.

  6. 6

    Stir in turmeric and salt, then mix in the mashed potatoes until well combined. Set aside.

  7. 7

    Heat a flat griddle or tawa over medium-high heat and lightly grease with oil.

  8. 8

    Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center and spread it thin in a circular motion to form a thin crepe.

  9. 9

    Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until the bottom turns golden and crispy.

  10. 10

    Place a portion of the potato filling in the center of the dosa.

  11. 11

    Fold the dosa over the filling and serve immediately with coconut chutney and sambar.

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