Crispy Masala Dosa with Sambar and Chutney
For Dosa Batter
For Sambar Paste
For Sambar
For Potato Masala
For Coconut Chutney
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare Dosa Batter (Soaking)
Add 3 cups dosa rice, 1 cup urad dal, 1/2 cup channa dal, 1/4 cup moong dal, 1 cup thick poha, and 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds to a pot. Wash the ingredients 3-4 times with clean water. Soak the mixture in water for about .
Prepare Dosa Batter (Blending & Fermentation)
After of soaking, blend the mixture to a very fine batter. Close the lid and let the batter ferment for . After fermentation, add 1 tsp powder sugar and salt as per taste to the batter. the batter nicely until smooth and let it set for .
Prepare Sambar Paste
Heat 2 tsp oil in a pot. Add 1/2 tsp jeera, 1 tsp urad dal, 2 tsp channa dal, and 1 dry red chili. Add 1 tsp chopped ginger & garlic, 2-3 green chilies, 1/2 cup chopped coconut, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds. Fry well until aromatic. Let the fried ingredients cool down, then blend them into a fine paste.
Sauté Vegetables for Sambar
Heat 2 tsp oil in a pot. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1 tsp jeera. Add 1 tsp garlic paste and chopped onions. until onions are translucent. Add chopped carrot and pumpkin (or other vegetables) and 1 chopped tomato. Season with salt to taste. Mix well, close the lid, and cook for until vegetables are slightly tender.
Cook Sambar
Add the previously prepared sambar paste, 1/3 tsp turmeric, and 1 tsp red chili powder. Mix thoroughly. Add 2 tsp tamarind juice and mix well. Pour in 1 cup of cooked dal and mix everything together. Add 2 glasses of water and sambar powder (approx. 2-3 tbsp, adjust to taste). Mix well. Add curry leaves and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Close the lid and cook for on high flame. Sambar is ready. Garnish with more chopped coriander leaves.
Prepare Potato Masala (Sautéing)
Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp channa dal, and 1/2 tsp jeera. Add 3-4 green chilies, 1 finely sliced onion, 1 tsp ginger paste, and salt to taste. until onions are translucent. Add 1/3 cup fresh green peas (if using frozen, boil them first). Mix well. Add 1 finely sliced tomato. Mix well, close the lid, and cook for .
Prepare Potato Masala (Finishing)
Add 2 chopped boiled potatoes. Mix gently. Sprinkle 1/3 tsp turmeric and 1 tsp garam masala. Add chopped coriander leaves and squeeze half a fresh lemon. Mix everything well, close the lid, and cook for to allow flavors to meld. Potato masala is ready.
Prepare Coconut Chutney
In a blender, combine 1 tsp chopped ginger & garlic, 3-4 green chilies, fresh coconut (approx. 1/2 cup), roasted groundnuts (approx. 1/4 cup), 1/2 tsp jeera, salt to taste, and coriander leaves. Blend all ingredients to a fine paste, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Add a (tadka) of oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and urad dal to the chutney and mix.
Make the Dosa
Heat a dosa pan (tava). Sprinkle cold water on it and wipe it clean with a cloth to ensure a perfect dosa. Pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto the center of the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa. Drizzle oil around the edges of the dosa. Spread red chili chutney or powder evenly over the dosa. Place a portion of the potato masala filling in the center of the dosa. Once the dosa is golden brown and crispy, gently fold it over the filling. Serve the crispy masala dosa immediately with sambar and coconut chutney.
Before You Cook
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No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Tamarind paste?
- 1 tbsp lime juice + 1 tbsp brown sugar (per 1 tbsp paste)
- Pomegranate molasses (1:1)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
Plan Ahead
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- View Step 2Prepare Dosa Batter (Blending & Fermentation)8 hours
After 8 hours of soaking, blend the mixture to a very fine batter. Close the lid and let the batter ferment for 8 hours. After fermentation, add 1 tsp powder sugar and salt as per taste to the batter. Whisk the batter nicely until smooth and let it set for 5 minutes.
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- You can add other vegetables like drumsticksCustomise
Brinjal, or beans to the sambar.
- For the potato masala
You can include finely chopped carrots or bell peppers for added flavor and nutrition.
- Experiment with different types of chutneys
Such as tomato chutney or mint chutney, to accompany the dosa.
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