Masala Dosa

Masala dosa is a popular South Indian dish that consists of a thin, crispy dosa filled with a spiced potato mixture. Here's a basic overview of how masala dosa is prepared,

Here's a basic recipe for making Masala Dosa:

Ingredients:

For the Dosa Batter:

• 2 cup regular rice

• 1/2 cup urad dal (white gram lentils)

• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

• Salt to taste

• Water for soaking and grinding

For Potato Filling (Masala):

• 4-5 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and peeled

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• A pinch of hing

• 1-2 green chilies, chopped

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped

• A few curry leaves

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• Salt to taste

• Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

Dosa batter preparation:

• Wash the rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds.
• Soak them in water for about 4-6 hours or overnight.
• Drain the water from each soaked ingredient.
• In a blender, Grind the soaked urad dal, fenugreek seeds, and rice to a smooth batter.
• Add water as needed while grinding.
• Mix the batters together in a large bowl. Add salt and mix well.
• Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8–12 hours or overnight.
• The batter should double in volume and become slightly frothy.

Potato Filling (Masala) Preparation:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
• Add cumin seeds, hing, chopped green chilies, grated ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
• Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
• Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
• Add the boiled potatoes and potato cubes.
• Gently mash the potatoes with the back of a spoon or a potato masher, mixing them with the spices.
• Cook for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making Masala Dosa:

• Heat a dosa tava or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, lightly grease the tava with oil.
• Take a ladleful of the fermented dosa batter and pour it onto the center of the tava.
• Using the back of the ladle, gently spread the batter in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
• Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the dosa and cook until the bottom is golden and crispy.
• Place a portion of the prepared potato masala in the center of the dosa.
• Fold the dosa over the masala to form a half-moon shape, or roll it into a cylinder.
• Cook for another minute or so until the dosa is crisp and golden on both sides.
• Remove the masala dosa from the tava and serve hot with coconut chutney, sambar, and tomato chutney.

Enjoy your homemade masala dosa, a delicious South Indian treat!