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Masala Dosa

A popular South Indian breakfast dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter, filled with a spiced potato mixture.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dosa Batter
  • 1 cup Rice Soaked for 4-6 hours
  • 1/4 cup Urad Dal Soaked for 4-6 hours
  • 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds Soaked with urad dal
  • 1 cup Water For blending
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
Potato Filling
  • 3 medium Potatoes Boiled and mashed
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies Green Chilies Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Oil For cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Dosa Batter
  1. Blend soaked rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, and water until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, add salt, and let it ferment overnight.
Prepare the Potato Filling
  1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add onions and green chilies, sauté until onions are translucent. Add turmeric and mashed potatoes, mix well. Stir in coriander leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Cook the Dosa
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet, pour a ladle of batter and spread it in a circular motion. Drizzle oil around the edges. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, place some potato filling in the center, fold the dosa, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with coconut chutney and sambar for a complete meal.

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