Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Masala Dosa
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups parboiled rice
- • 1/2 cup urad dal
- • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- • 4 medium potatoes, boiled and roughly mashed
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 8 curry leaves
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the rice and the urad dal with fenugreek separately for 5 hours.
2
Phase 2
Grind both to a smooth batter, mix in 1/2 tsp salt, and ferment overnight in a warm place.
3
Phase 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil, pop the mustard seeds and curry leaves, and sauté the onion until soft.
4
Phase 4
Add the mashed potatoes and remaining salt, mix well, and cook 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Spread a ladle of batter thin on a hot greased griddle and cook until crisp and lacy.
6
Phase 6
Place a spoonful of potato filling, fold, and serve with coconut chutney and sambar.