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Masala Dosa with Coconut Chutney

A classic South Indian breakfast, Masala Dosa is a crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter, filled with a spiced potato mixture, served with a refreshing coconut chutney.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dosa Batter
  • 1 cup Rice Soaked for 4-6 hours
  • 1/4 cup Split urad dal (black gram) Soaked for 4-6 hours
  • 1/2 cup Water For blending
  • 1/2 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds Optional, for fermentation
For the Potato Filling
  • 2 medium Potatoes Boiled and mashed
  • 1 tbsp Oil For cooking
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds For tempering
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds For flavor
  • 1 green chili Finely chopped Adjust to taste
  • 1 inch Ginger Grated
  • 10 leaves Curry leaves Fresh or dried
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt To taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander Chopped, for garnish
For the Coconut Chutney
  • 1 cup Fresh grated coconut Or frozen, thawed
  • 2 tbsp Roasted chana dal For thickness
  • 1 green chili Chopped Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice For tanginess
  • 1/2 cup Water For blending
  • 1 tbsp Oil For tempering
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds For tempering
  • 5 leaves Curry leaves For tempering

Method
 

Prepare the Dosa Batter
  1. Rinse the soaked rice and urad dal separately under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
  2. In a blender, combine the soaked rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth and slightly thick, adding more water if necessary. The batter should be pourable but not too runny.
  3. Transfer the batter to a large mixing bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours or overnight. Fermentation is crucial for the characteristic flavor and texture of dosa.
  4. Once fermented, stir in salt to taste.
Make the Potato Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  2. Add cumin seeds, chopped green chili, grated ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the boiled and mashed potatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in chopped coriander. Set aside.
Prepare the Coconut Chutney
  1. In a blender, combine grated coconut, roasted chana dal, chopped green chili, chopped ginger, lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
  3. Pour the tempering over the blended chutney and mix well. Adjust salt to taste.
Cook the Dosa
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet or dosa pan over medium heat. Lightly grease it with oil.
  2. Pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto the center of the pan and quickly spread it in a circular motion to form a thin crepe.
  3. Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
  4. Place a portion of potato filling in the center of the dosa, fold it over, and serve hot with coconut chutney.
  5. Repeat the process with the remaining batter and filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve the dosas immediately for the best texture. You can adjust the spice levels in the chutney and filling according to your preference.

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