Masala Dosa

Dosa is a famous south Indian dish, made from fermented batter. The main ingredients for dosa batter are boiled rice and black gram dal. People use different methods and proportions of the ingredients to make the batter, but using the method described here, I always get the thin crispy and colorful dosa. When you are making dosa next time, try this method. I am sure you will get a lot of complements.

Making The Potato Masala

Ingredients

Boiled potato ——————— 4 (smash into medium pieces)
Onion ——————————— 1/2 (cut it into small pieces)
Green chilies ——————— 2 (minced)
Turmeric powder ————- 1/8 tsp
Salt to taste
Cilantro —————————— few springs (optional)
For Tempering
- Mustard seeds ———— 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal ———————– 1/2 tsp
- Channa dal —————— 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves —————- 2 springs
- Cooking oil —————— 1 tsp

How To Make

Heat the oil in a wide pan
Add the mustard seeds and wait until it crackles
Then add the urad dal, channa dal and curry leaves
Now add the onion, green chilies and saute for couple of minutes
Then add the medium smashed potato, turmeric powder and salt
Mix them all well and add a 1/4 cup of water and cook until it become thick

Making The Dosa

Place a cast iron dosa pan on medium heat
Grease with sesame oil
Take a ladle full of batter and spread it on the pan using the ladle in a circular motion
Sprinkle with sesame or olive oil on the top and cover with a lid
After two minutes, open the lid and add a little potato masala on it
Now fold the dosa into half
You will get the crispy colorful dosa
Serve with chutney and sambar or any other side dish