A delicious South Indian breakfast dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter, filled with a spiced potato filling.
A delicious South Indian breakfast dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter, filled with a spiced potato filling.

Ingredients
Dosa Batter
- 2cupsrice
- 1cupurad dal
- 1tspsalt
- 1cupwater
Potato Filling
- 4medium potatoes
- 1tbspoil
- 1tspmustard seeds
- 1tspcumin seeds
- 1tspturmeric powder
- 2green chilies finely chopped
- 1cuponion, finely chopped
- 2tbspcoriander leaves, chopped
- 1tspsalt
How to make Masala Dosa
Prepare the Dosa Batter
Soak the rice and urad dal in water for at least 4 hours.
Drain the water and blend the rice and urad dal together with some water to form a smooth batter.
Add salt to the batter and let it ferment overnight.
Prepare the Potato Filling
Boil the potatoes until soft, then peel and mash them.
In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
Once they splutter, add chopped onions and green chilies, and sauté until onions are translucent.
Add turmeric powder and salt, then mix in the mashed potatoes.
Stir in chopped coriander leaves and remove from heat.
Cook the Dosa
Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladle of dosa batter, spreading it in a circular motion.
Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
Place a portion of the potato filling in the center and fold the dosa over it.
Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the batter is fermented well for a crispy dosa.
You can add other vegetables to the potato filling for extra flavor.
Use a cast iron skillet for better heat retention and crispiness.
FAQS
Can I make the dosa batter in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the batter a day before and store it in the refrigerator.
What can I serve with masala dosa?
Masala dosa is typically served with coconut chutney and sambar.
Is masala dosa gluten-free?
Yes, masala dosa is gluten-free as it is made from rice and urad dal.
Can I make the filling without potatoes?
Yes, you can use other vegetables like carrots or peas as a filling.
How do I store leftover dosa batter?
Store leftover batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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