Masala dosa is a popular South Indian breakfast dish. It is a stuffed crepe made with a fermented batter and filled with a spiced potato mixture.

Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
50min
Masala Dosa recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 dosa)

For Masala

  • 2piece
    Potato
  • 1piece
    Carrot
  • 1piece
    Onion
  • 2piece
    Green chilli
  • 1in
    Ginger
  • 1/2tsp
    Fennel seed
  • 1/4tsp
    Turmeric powder
  • 1tbsp
    Oil
  • 1sprig
    Curry leaves
  • 2tbsp
    Coriander leaves

For Dosa

  • 3cup
    Raw rice
  • 1/2cup
    Urad dal
  • 1tsp
    Fenugreek seeds
  • 3/4cup
    Boiled rice

How to make Masala Dosa

For Dosa Batter

  1. Mix urad dal and fenugreek seeds.

  2. Wash the urad dal and fenugreek seeds well.

  3. Wash the rice and soak for 5 hours separately.

  4. Soak urad dal and fenugreek at room temperature for 3 hours, then refrigerate for 2 hours.

  5. Remove the urad dal from the fridge.

  6. Grind urad dal and fenugreek seeds with cold water until smooth.

  7. Grind the rice along with boiled rice.

  8. Mix the two batters and add salt.

  9. Let it ferment for 8 hours.

For Masala

  1. Boil the potatoes, then peel and mash them.

  2. Grate the carrot and mix with mashed potatoes.

  3. Heat oil in a pan.

  4. Add fennel seeds, chopped ginger, and green chilli to the hot oil and sauté for a few seconds.

  5. Add chopped onion and sauté until transparent.

  6. Add curry leaves, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.

  7. Add mashed potatoes and grated carrot. Mix well.

  8. Finally, add coriander leaves.

For Masala Dosa

  1. Heat a dosa tawa on medium flame.

  2. Pour one ladle of batter and spread in a circular motion to make dosa.

  3. Add some ghee over the dosa.

  4. Allow the dosa to get crispy.

  5. Spread 2 tbsp of masala over the dosa.

  6. Fold the dosa and serve with sambar and chutney.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the batter is well fermented for a crispy dosa.

  2. Adjust the spice level by varying the number of green chillies.

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