Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/25 checked
2
servings
0.25 cup

Peanuts

skinned

3 unit

Thai red chili peppers

1 tsp

Tamarind paste

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

0.25 tsp

Oil

0.13 tsp

Black mustard seeds

0.13 tsp

Hing

2 unit

Russet potatoes

peeled and cubed

1 tbsp

Vegetable oil

0.5 tsp

Black mustard seeds

0.5 tsp

Cumin seed

1 unit

Yellow onion

finely chopped

2 unit

Green chilies

minced

0.5 tsp

Ground cumin

1 tsp

Ground coriander

0.5 tsp

Garam masala

0.5 tsp

Turmeric

2 tbsp

Cilantro

chopped

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1.5 cup

Basmati rice

dry

0.5 cup

Urad Dal

dry

0.25 unit

Yellow onion

1 tsp

Green chili pepper

minced

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 tbsp

Oil

as needed

Step 1
~5 min

Dry roast peanuts in a fry pan until golden brown.

Step 2
~5 min

Grind peanuts, chilies, tamarind paste, and salt into a smooth paste with water for chutney.

Step 3
~5 min

Transfer chutney to a bowl.

Step 4
~5 min

Heat oil until sizzling, add mustard seeds and hing until they pop. Pour over the chutney.

Step 5
~5 min

Boil cubed potatoes until fork tender, drain, and set aside for the filling.

Step 6
~5 min

Heat oil over medium-high heat, add mustard and cumin seeds.

Step 7
~5 min

Add chopped onion and green chilies, saute for a couple of minutes.

Step 8
~5 min

Add ground cumin and coriander, mix gently stir in the cubed potatoes.

Step 9
~5 min

Add turmeric, garam masala, chopped cilantro, mix well.

Step 10
~5 min

Add a little water to thin the mixture and salt to taste. Keep warm.

Step 11
~5 min

Place the urad dal and basmati rice in separate bowls and cover with water. Let sit at room temperature overnight.

Step 12
~5 min

In the morning, drain and rinse the rice and dal. Grind them together in a food processor.

Step 13
~5 min

Add onion, chili, and salt; continue to grind. Add water until you get a smooth, creamy, slightly thin batter.

Step 14
~5 min

Heat a large, flat, oiled griddle over medium-high heat.

Step 15
~5 min

Pour 1/2-3/4 cup of batter into the center of the griddle, swirl outwards into a thin pancake.

Step 16
~5 min

Cook until the underside is golden brown and the top is no longer glossy.

Step 17
~5 min

Remove the dosa from the pan, fill with potato filling and sriracha.

Step 18
~5 min

Roll up and serve immediately with the peanut chutney.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soaking the rice and lentils for a longer time will result in a smoother batter.

Adjust the amount of chili peppers according to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dosa batter can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coconut chutney and sambar.

Serve with raita

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Sambar
Coconut Chutney
Raita

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

A staple breakfast and street food in South India.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Breakfast
Festivals
Special Occasions

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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