A Perfect Cooking Method for Authentic Masala Dosa

Ingredients:

For the Dosa Batter:

• 1 cup rice (preferably parboiled rice)
• 1/4 cup urad dal (split black gram)
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)
• Water for soaking and grinding
• Salt to taste

For the Potato Masala Filling:

• 3 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and peeled
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1 sprig of curry leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil

For Assembling the Masala Dosa:

• Dosa batter (prepared as mentioned above)
• Potato masala filling (prepared as mentioned above)
• Oil or ghee for cooking dosas
• Coconut chutney and sambar (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dosa Batter:
   • Wash the rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately.
   • Soak them in water for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
   • Drain the water and grind them together to form a smooth batter. Add water as needed.
   • Add salt to the batter and mix well. Let it ferment for 6-8 hours (or overnight) until it doubles in volume.
2. Make the Potato Masala Filling:
   • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
   • Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
   • Add turmeric powder and boiled, mashed potatoes. Mix well.
   • Season with salt and cook for a few minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Cooking the Masala Dosa:
   • Heat a non-stick dosa tava (griddle) or flat pan.
   • Pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto the center of the tava.
   • Spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
   • Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges.
   • Once the dosa turns golden brown, flip it over.
   • Spread a portion of the potato masala filling on one-half of the dosa.
   • Fold the other half over the filling to form a semi-circle.
   • Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the Masala Dosa hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

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