Recipe for Masala Dosa
Masala Dosa is a popular breakfast recipe from south India. Dosas are thin and crispy pancakes made with rice and lentils. They are served with a spiced mix of potatoes, chutney and sambar.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pan
- Mixer grinder
Ingredients
Ingredients needed to make Dosa
- 4 cups Parboiled Rice (Idly/Dosa Rice)
- 1 cup Urad Dal (Black lentils without skin)
- 1 tbsp Fenugreek Seeds
- Salt; to taste
- Water; to soak the rice and lentils; to make the batter and to adjust the consistency of the batter
- Oil ; for frying the dosas
Ingredients needed to make Masala ( Potato mix)
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
- 1 tsp Urad Dal ( Black gram without skin)
- ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger
- 1 tbsp Chopped Green Chillies
- 8-10 Cashews
- 8-10 Curry leaves
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida
- 1 Chopped medium-sized Onion
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 8-10 Boiled medium-sized Potatoes
- Salt; to taste
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Coriander leaves; for garnishing
Instructions
Method to make Dosa Batter
- Combine rice and fenugreek seeds. Wash and soak them for 6-8 hours in 5 cups of water.
- Wash the lentils and soak them for 6-8 hours in 2½ cups of water.
- After 6-8 hours, grind them separately. Then combine and mix well. If needed, add water. Cover and let it ferment for 8-10 hours in a warm place.
- After 8-10 hours, you will notice that the batter has risen. Mix well.
- Add salt. Add water if needed and adjust the consistency.
- Now heat a pan. Brush oil on the surface. Reduce the heat to low. Pout 1-1½ladle of the batter on the pan and spread it in a circular fashion. Drizzle oil on the edges.
- When the dosa starts browning, turn it. After 5-10 seconds, take it out and serve.
Method to make Masala
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and urad dal. Fry for 5-10 seconds on medium heat.
- Add Asafoetida, ginger, green chillies and cashews. Fry for another 10-12 seconds.
- Add curry leaves and chopped onion. Fry till the onions turn translucent.
- Add turmeric powder.
- Add boiled potatoes. Add salt and mix.
- Add lemon juice. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.
Notes
In the olden times, dosa batter was made using manual stone grinders. In most modern Indian homes, wet grinders are used for making the batter. These grinders ensure the right amount of grinding without overheating the batter. However, if you don't have a wet grinder, you can use your mixer-grinder to make the batter. Just ensure that the batter doesn't get hot while grinding.