Authentic Masala Dosa Recipe: Crispy South Indian Delight

Discover the delightful Masala Dosa recipe! Learn how to make crispy dosas filled with a flavorful potato masala filling. This step-by-step guide includes instructions for the dosa batter, coconut chutney, and aromatic sambar. An authentic South Indian dish that will elevate your culinary skills and impress your taste buds. Try it now!

Ingredients for Masala Dosa Recipe

For the dosa batter:

1 cup parboiled rice
1 cup regular rice
1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram)
1/4 cup chana dal (split chickpeas)
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
Water (for soaking and grinding)
Salt to taste

For the potato masala filling:

3–4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 medium sized onion finely chopped
1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
A pinch of asafoetida “hing”
A few curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1–2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves optional for garnish

For the coconut chutney:

1 cup grated coconut
2–3 green chilies
1/2 cup roasted chana dal (dalia)
A small piece of ginger
Salt to taste
Water (for grinding)

For the sambar:

1/2 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium-sized tomato, chopped
1 small carrot, diced
1 small potato, diced
A handful of chopped green beans
1–2 green chilies, slit
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
A few curry leaves
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon sambar powder store bought or homemade
Salt to taste
1–2 tablespoons oil
Water (for cooking dal and vegetables)

Instructions for Masala Dosa Recipe

Dosa batter preparation:

• Wash the parboiled rice, regular rice, urad dal, and chana dal thoroughly.
• Soak them along with fenugreek seeds in water for at least 4–6 hours or overnight.
• Drain the water and grind the soaked ingredients into a smooth batter using a wet grinder or a high-power blender. Add water as needed to achieve the right consistency.
• Add salt to the batter and mix well, keep the batter to ferment for about 8–10 hours or until it doubles in volume. Keep it in a warm place for better fermentation.
• Potato masala filling preparation:
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
• Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Stir for a few seconds.
• Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
• Add turmeric powder and mix well.
• Add the mashed potatoes and salt. Mix everything together and cook couple of minutes.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves (optional) and set the masala filling aside.

Coconut chutney preparation:

In a blender, combine grated coconut, green chilies, roasted chana dal, ginger, and salt.
Add some water and blend until you get a smooth chutney consistency. Adjust water as needed.

Sambar preparation for Masala Dosa Recipe

• Cook the toor dal in a pressure cooker with enough water until it becomes soft and mushy.
• In a separate pot, add the chopped vegetables, slit green chilies, turmeric powder, and some water. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
• In another pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
• Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Stir for a few seconds.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
• To this mixture, add the cooked dal and vegetables. Stir well.
• Add tamarind paste, sambar powder, and salt. Mix everything and let the sambar simmer for a few minutes until the flavors blend together.

Making the Masala Dosas Recipe

• Heat a non-stick dosa pan or a griddle over medium heat.
• Pour a ladleful of the dosa batter onto the hot pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
• Drizzle some oil or ghee around the edges of the dosa.
• Once the dosa turns golden brown and crispy, place a portion of the potato masala filling on one side of the dosa.
• Fold the dosa over the filling, creating a semi-circle or roll as per your preference.
• Serve the masala dosa hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
• Enjoy your homemade Masala Dosas with the delicious potato masala filling, coconut chutney, and flavorful sambar! Happy cooking!