Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Dal Mixture for Batter

   In a bowl, add 1/2 cup urad dal, 3 tbsp chana dal, and 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds. Rinse well, then add fresh water and soak for 4-5 hours.

2. 2.Prepare Rice Mixture for Batter

   In another bowl, add 1.5 cups sona masuri rice. Rinse well. Rinse 3 tbsp thick poha and add it to the rice. Add fresh water and soak for 4-5 hours.

3. 3.Blend Dal Mixture

   After 5 hours, drain the water from the dal mixture. Transfer the soaked dal to a blender. Add 1.25 cups water and blend until thick and frothy. Transfer to a large bowl.

4. 4.Blend Rice Mixture

   Drain the water from the rice mixture. Transfer the soaked rice and poha to the blender. Add 1/2 cup water and blend until slightly coarse. Transfer to the same bowl as the dal mixture.

5. 5.Mix and Ferment Batter

   Mix the dal and rice batters well. Divide the batter into 2 large bowls and ferment for 10-12 hours. After 12 hours, the batter should be well fermented. Add salt to taste and mix well.

6. 6.Prepare Aloo Masala (Potato Filling)

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 3/4 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp urad dal, 2 tsp chana dal, 1 sprig curry leaves, 1 tsp chopped ginger, and 2 green chillies. Sauté until the dals turn golden brown. Add 1 medium chopped onion and salt to taste. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions are translucent. Add 1/4 cup water and 1/8 tsp turmeric powder. Give it a mix. Add 3 big boiled and mashed potatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, mixing well. Aloo Masala is ready.

7. 7.Prepare Red Chutney

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 2 tbsp chana dal and sauté until golden brown. Add 4 pods garlic, 1 inch ginger, 3 shallots, 4 red chillies, and 5 Kashmiri red chillies. Sauté until chillies turn crisp. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste. Give it a mix and allow it to cool. Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender. Add a little water and blend to a fine paste. Red Chutney is ready.

8. 8.Cook Mysore Masala Dosa

   Heat a dosa tawa on medium flame. Pour a ladle of batter and spread it in a circular motion to form a dosa. When the dosa is half cooked, spread 1 tbsp of red chutney evenly over it. Drizzle 1 tsp ghee. Place 4 tbsp of aloo masala on one half of the dosa. Fold the dosa in half and cook until golden brown and crisp. Mysore Masala Dosa is ready.