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Masala Dosa

Tamil Nadu — South India

Masala Dosa

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A crispy, fermented rice-and-lentil crepe wrapped around a spiced potato filling. A breakfast staple across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, traditionally served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups parboiled rice
  • 1 cup urad dal (split, skinless)
  • 1/4 cup poha (flattened rice)
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 3 tbsp oil

Steps

  1. 1 Soak rice, urad dal, poha, and fenugreek seeds in water for 4 hours.
  2. 2 Drain and grind to a smooth, thick batter. Add salt and ferment overnight (8–12 hours).
  3. 3 Boil and mash the potatoes. Set aside.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds; once they pop, add curry leaves, green chilies, and onion. Sauté until soft.
  5. 5 Add turmeric and the mashed potatoes. Mix gently and salt to taste. Cook 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Spread a ladle of batter on a hot tawa in a circular motion. Drizzle oil around the edges.
  7. 7 Place a portion of the potato filling in the center, fold the dosa over, and serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.