Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
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
- • 1 cup parboiled rice, soaked 4 hours
- • 1/4 cup split urad dal, soaked 4 hours
- • 3/4 tsp salt
- • 3 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed
- • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 large onion, finely chopped
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- • 2 green chilies, slit
- • 3 tbsp oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Drain the rice and dal, grind each to a smooth paste with minimal water, mix with the salt, and ferment overnight until frothy.
2
Phase 2
Splutter the mustard seeds in hot oil, sauté the onion and green chilies, add the turmeric and potatoes with a splash of water, and mash lightly.
3
Phase 3
Pour a ladle of batter on a hot greased tawa and spread it in a quick spiral into a thin circle.
4
Phase 4
Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until the underside is golden and lacy.
5
Phase 5
Place a spoon of potato masala in the centre and fold the dosa over.
6
Phase 6
Serve immediately with coconut chutney and sambar.