Follow these steps for perfect results
Idli Dosa Batter
Ready-made
Oil
For cooking
Chaat Masala Powder
Potato Masala
Prepared
Garlic Chutney
For spreading
Potato
Boiled and Mashed
Onion
Sliced thinly
Ginger
Grated
Green Chili
Finely chopped
Turmeric Powder
Curry Leaves
Chopped
Coriander
Chopped
Salt
To taste
Prepare the potato masala: Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Cook until light brown.
Add ginger, onion, curry leaves, green chilies, and asafoetida. Cook until the onion softens.
Add turmeric powder, salt, and boiled and mashed potatoes. Mix well.
Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
Make the dosa: Heat a tawa or flat griddle.
Pour a ladle of dosa batter onto the hot tawa and spread into a thin circle.
Drizzle oil around the edges of the dosa and cook for a few seconds.
Spread a thin layer of red chutney over the dosa.
Place a portion of the potato masala in the center of the dosa.
Fold the dosa in half or into a triangle.
Serve hot with coconut chutney and filter coffee.
Expert advice for the best results
For a crispier dosa, use a well-seasoned tawa and maintain a high heat.
Adjust the amount of red chutney and green chilies according to your spice preference.
Ferment the batter for better results.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Potato masala can be prepared a day ahead.
Serve dosa on a plate with sides of coconut chutney and sambar. Garnish with fresh coriander.
Serve hot with coconut chutney, sambar, and filter coffee.
Accompany with other South Indian breakfast items like idli or vada.
Classic South Indian pairing
Cooling and refreshing
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