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415 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

375 min

Cook Time

40 min

Serving

4-6 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal

Spicy Level

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. Prepare Dosa Batter

    Wash rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately. Soak rice in water for . Soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds together in water for .

  2. Grind Batter

    Drain the soaked urad dal and fenugreek seeds. Grind them into a smooth, fluffy batter using a wet grinder or high-speed blender, adding water as needed. Drain the soaked rice and grind it separately into a slightly coarse batter. Combine both batters in a large bowl.

  3. Collect Batter

    Collect the ground batter from the grinder, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.

  4. Ferment Batter

    Add salt to the batter and mix well. Cover the bowl and let it ferment in a warm place for , or until it doubles in volume and becomes bubbly.

  5. Prepare Potato Masala

    Boil potatoes until tender, peel, and mash them lightly. In a pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add sliced onions, green chilies, grated ginger, and curry leaves. until onions turn translucent. Add turmeric powder and mashed potatoes. Mix well, add salt to taste, and cook for . Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

  6. Cook Dosa

    Heat a non-stick tawa or cast iron griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly grease it with oil. Pour a ladleful of dosa batter in the center and spread it outwards in a circular motion to form a thin crepe.

  7. Add Ghee and Cook

    Drizzle ghee or oil around the edges and over the dosa. Cook until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy.

  8. Add Masala and Fold

    Place a spoonful of potato masala in the center of the cooked dosa. Fold the dosa in half or roll it up.

  9. Serve

    Carefully remove the folded dosa from the tawa using a spatula. Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (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 Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)

Plan Ahead

Complete this step earlier to save time later.

  • Prepare Dosa Batter4 hours

    Wash rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately. Soak rice in water for 4-6 hours. Soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds together in water for 4-6 hours.

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  • Ferment Batter

    Add salt to the batter and mix well. Cover the bowl and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours, or until it doubles in volume and becomes bubbly.

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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Plain Dosa

    Skip the potato filling and serve the crispy dosa with chutney and sambar.

  • Onion DosaCustomise

    Finely chop onions and add them to the batter or sprinkle them on the dosa while it's cooking.

  • Cheese Dosa

    Sprinkle grated cheese over the dosa before folding for a cheesy twist.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Cooking tipEnsure the Dosa Batter Is Well

    Fermented for best results and a crispy texture.

  • TipUse a Well

    Seasoned cast iron tawa (griddle) for even cooking and to prevent sticking.

  • Cooking tipAdjust the Consistency of the

    Adjust the consistency of the batter with water if it's too thick or thin before making dosas.

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