Follow these steps for perfect results
short-grain rice
urad dal
split husked black lentils
fenugreek seeds
salt
vegetable oil
for frying
ghee
mustard seeds
cumin seeds
dried hot red peppers
small
onion
diced
salt
turmeric
asafetida
ginger
grated
curry leaves
garlic cloves
minced
green chiles
finely chopped
yellow-fleshed potatoes
boiled, peeled and cubed
cilantro
roughly chopped
Rinse rice and soak in water for 4-6 hours.
Rinse urad dal and fenugreek seeds and soak in water for 4-6 hours.
Drain rice and dal-fenugreek mixture.
Grind rice with water to a smooth paste.
Grind dal-fenugreek mixture to a smooth paste.
Combine the two pastes in a mixing bowl and whisk together, adding enough water to obtain a medium-thick batter.
Cover and let ferment for about 8 hours in a warm place.
Stir in salt.
Refrigerate for later use, or use immediately.
To make the potato filling, heat ghee or vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and wait for them to pop.
Add red peppers and onion, and cook until softened.
Season with salt.
Add turmeric, asafetida, ginger, curry leaves, garlic, and green chile and stir to coat for 1 minute.
Add potatoes and 1/2 cup water.
Cook, stirring well to combine, until liquid has evaporated.
Mash potatoes with a wooden spoon.
Season with salt and add cilantro.
Set aside at room temperature.
To make dosas, set a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Brush with vegetable oil.
Ladle batter in the center of the griddle and spread in a circular motion to a diameter of about 7 inches.
Drizzle oil over the top.
Leave dosa batter to brown gradually until outer edges begin to look dry, about 2 minutes, cooking on one side only.
With a spatula, loosen dosa from the griddle. The bottom should be crisp and browned.
Spoon potato filling onto top of dosa in a strip in the middle.
Flatten the potato mixture slightly.
Fold the sides of the dosa around the filling to make a cylindrical shape.
Serve immediately and continue making dosas one at a time.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of chili based on your spice preference.
Add a small amount of cooked rice to the batter for improved texture.
Soak the rice and lentils overnight for better fermentation.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
The batter and potato filling can be prepared in advance.
Serve dosas hot, folded into a cylindrical shape, and accompanied by chutney and sambar.
Serve with coconut chutney and sambar.
Offer a variety of chutneys for dipping.
A classic pairing.
Strong and aromatic coffee complements the flavors.
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