Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
Recipe by ZaikaRasoibyRuchi on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Dosa Batter

    Take 1 cup of leftover rice, 1 cup of semolina (suji), and 1 cup of curd in a blender. Blend until a smooth batter is formed. Transfer the batter to a bowl, cover it, and for .

  2. Prepare the Potato Filling Base

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, 1 tablespoon of roasted chana dal, 1 tablespoon of urad dal, chopped green chilies, and chopped onion. until the onions are translucent and the dals are lightly browned.

  3. Add Potatoes and Spices

    Add 4-5 boiled and mashed potatoes to the pan. Season with salt to taste, red chili powder, and a pinch of turmeric powder. Mix well and for a minute.

  4. Cook the Potato Filling

    Add a little water to the potato mixture and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about until the mixture is well combined and slightly softened. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mix. Let the filling cool down.

  5. Finalize the Dosa Batter

    To the rested dosa batter, add 1 tablespoon of besan (gram flour), salt to taste, and approximately 1 teaspoon of Eno fruit salt. Add a little water and mix well to adjust the consistency. The batter should be free-flowing.

  6. Cook the Dosa

    Heat a dosa tawa until it is very hot. Sprinkle some water on it to check the temperature and then wipe it clean with a cloth. Pour one ladleful of batter onto the center of the tawa and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa. Cook on low flame.

  7. Add Ghee and Filling

    Once the dosa starts to cook, apply ghee or butter on the surface. Then, place a portion of the prepared potato filling in the center and spread it evenly over half of the dosa.

  8. Fold and Serve

    Carefully loosen the sides of the dosa and fold it in half. Cook until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot with chutney.

Before You Cook

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  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy.
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Plan Ahead

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  • Prepare the Dosa Batter30 minutes

    Take 1 cup of leftover rice, 1 cup of semolina (suji), and 1 cup of curd in a blender. Blend until a smooth batter is formed. Transfer the batter to a bowl, cover it, and let it rest for 30 minutes.

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Storage & Leftovers

Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.

  • Store

    Transform your leftover rice into delicious and crispy dosas with this easy recipe.

  • Store

    Take 1 cup of leftover rice, 1 cup of semolina (suji), and 1 cup of curd in a blender.

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