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What is Masala Dosa?
Masala dosa is a popular Indian breakfast. Dosa are an Indian style crepe that use fermented batter to create a crispy, tangy treat. Masala is an aromatic, flavorful spice blend that is often used to flavor potatoes that you stuff into the masala dosa. The end result is a crispy shell covering well seasoned potatoes. It is served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney.
Masala Dosa Recipe Ingredients
When you make this masala dosa recipe, you’ll need:
Dosa Batter and oil or butter for the panOil - We use lighter tasting oils like olive oil, but you can use your preferred oil.Onions - You can use white or yellow onions, both work fine.Potatoes - We recommend soft skinned potatoes, like white or Yukon gold, to make it easier to peel, but you could use other varieties if you don’t have these on hand. Cumin seedsMustard seedsRed whole chiliCurry leavesTurmeric Urad dalCashews - You can skip these if you have an allergy to them.Chana dal Ginger Green chiliesFreshly squeezed lemon juice - In a pinch, bottled lemon juice could work.Fresh cilantro - This is for garnish, so you could skip if you prefer.
Step By Step Recipe
Step 1 : - How to Make Masala for Dosa
When you are ready to make masala for dosa, here’s what you need to do.
First, pour a cup of water in the inner pot of the Instant Pot.Next, place 4 potatoes in a steamer basket and then place the steamer basket in the inner pot with the water.Close the lid and then seal the vent and pressure cook the potatoes for 8 minutes followed by a natural pressure release when the timer goes off.Once the potatoes have finished cooking and have cooled enough to handle, peel and dice them into roughly 1 inch cubes.In a pan, heat oil over medium high heat and then add the red chili and mustard seeds. When the seeds start to sputter and spit, add the chana dal, urad dal, cashews, and ginger and then fry it all until the color changes to slightly red.Next add the onions, green chilies, and curry leaves, and cook until the onions become translucent and soft.Next, add the turmeric and cook for another minute.Finally, add the potatoes, salt, lemon juice, and cilantro leaves to the mix. Give it all a stir and then cook for 1 more minute. You can sprinkle in a bit of water if the potatoes start to stick to the pan at all.
The potatoes are now ready to add to the dosa.
Step 2 -How To Make Masala Dosa
When you are ready to make the masala dosa, here is what you need to do.
First, heat a cast iron or crepe pan over medium heat. If using a cast iron pan, coat the pan with oil but do not spread oil for any other pan.Next, scoop a ladle full of dosa batter and pour it in the center of the hot pan.Working quickly, spread the batter in a circular motion starting from the center and moving outwards to form a thin round layer, just like a crepe.Next, take a teaspoon of oil, ghee, or butter and spread it uniformly around the outside of the dosa.With the oil in place, add about 2 tablespoons of potato masala in the center of the dosa.Continue roasting the dosa on medium heat until the base becomes crispy and you start noticing the bottom of the dosa starting to turn brown.Finally, gently scrape off the edges and fold the dosa to cover the masala, matching the edges.Serve it warm with Sambar and Coconut Chutney.
Masala Dosa Filling Recipe Variations
Dosas are an Indian style crepe that you can fill with a variety of different veggies and spices. In a lot of ways, you are only limited to your imagination and what you can physically fit into the dosa itself. If you are feeling creative, you can experiment with some of these flavors:
Mix of diced, roasted veggiesMushrooms and cheeseAir fried cauliflower or broccoli Your favorite variety of tofuUse south-western spices on the potatoes along with your favorite cheeseUse a combination of salt, pepper, and cheese for a simplerExperiment with different spice combinationsStuff with spinach or add spinach to the recipe
Tips and Troubleshooting Masala Dosa
When you make masala dosa, here are some tips to keep in mind:
To make peeling the potatoes easier, cook them first, let them cool slightly, and then peel themUse a cast iron pan or dosa specific panMake sure to spread oil around the pan when using a cast iron skilletWhen heating the pan, use medium heat and make sure the entire pan is hotAdd more rice to your dosa batter to give them a crispier dosa
Let us know what you think
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How to Make Masala for Dosa
When you are ready to make masala for dosa, here’s what you need to do.
First, pour a cup of water in the inner pot of the Instant Pot.Next, place 4 potatoes in a steamer basket and then place the steamer basket in the inner pot with the water.Close the lid and then seal the vent and pressure cook the potatoes for 8 minutes followed by a natural pressure release when the timer goes off.Once the potatoes have finished cooking and have cooled enough to handle, peel and dice them into roughly 1 inch cubes.In a pan, heat oil over medium high heat and then add the red chili and mustard seeds. When the seeds start to sputter and spit, add the chana dal, urad dal, cashews, and ginger and then fry it all until the color changes to slightly red.Next add the onions, green chilies, and curry leaves, and cook until the onions become translucent and soft.Next, add the turmeric and cook for another minute.Finally, add the potatoes, salt, lemon juice, and cilantro leaves to the mix. Give it all a stir and then cook for 1 more minute. You can sprinkle in a bit of water if the potatoes start to stick to the pan at all.
The potatoes are now ready to add to the dosa.
How To Make Masala Dosa
When you are ready to make the masala dosa, here is what you need to do.
First, heat a cast iron or crepe pan over medium heat. If using a cast iron pan, coat the pan with oil but do not spread oil for any other pan.Next, scoop a ladle full of dosa batter and pour it in the center of the hot pan.Working quickly, spread the batter in a circular motion starting from the center and moving outwards to form a thin round layer, just like a crepe.Next, take a teaspoon of oil, ghee, or butter and spread it uniformly around the outside of the dosa.With the oil in place, add about 2 tablespoons of potato masala in the center of the dosa.Continue roasting the dosa on medium heat until the base becomes crispy and you start noticing the bottom of the dosa starting to turn brown.Finally, gently scrape off the edges and fold the dosa to cover the masala, matching the edges.Serve it warm with Sambar and Coconut Chutney.
What Can I Do to Make Crispy Dosa?
To make crispy dosa, you will want to follow some of these tips and suggestions for best results:
Heat the dosas over medium heat to make the outside crispy and keep the inside tender.Use a cast iron skillet or other heavy bottom pan for even heating.Adjust the rice to lentils ratio slightly to add a bit more rice. Rice gives the dosa the crispy texture.Make sure to coat the pan in oil or butter. Some people use an onion to spread oil around the pan to help ensure an even layer of oil.
Tips and Troubleshooting Masala Dosa
When you make masala dosa, here are some tips to keep in mind:
To make peeling the potatoes easier, cook them first, let them cool slightly, and then peel themUse a cast iron pan or dosa specific panMake sure to spread oil around the pan when using a cast iron skilletWhen heating the pan, use medium heat and make sure the entire pan is hotAdd more rice to your dosa batter to give them a c
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