Masala Dosa
Crispy fermented rice and lentil crepes filled with spiced potato curry and served with sambar and coconut chutney. A South Indian breakfast classic that's naturally vegetarian and bursting with flavor.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
18 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Soak rice and urad dal separately in water for 30 minutes. Drain and grind together with fenugreek seeds until smooth, adding water gradually to achieve a thick, creamy batter.
Step 2
Add salt and let the batter ferment at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Boil potatoes until tender, peel, and cut into small cubes.
Step 4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add chana dal and curry leaves.
Step 5
Add ginger, green chili, and onion. Sauté until onion turns golden.
Step 6
Add potato cubes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
Step 7
Heat a non-stick dosa tawa or crepe pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
Step 8
Spread 0.5 cup batter thinly on the hot surface in a circular motion from center outward.
Step 9
Drizzle 0.5 teaspoon ghee around the edges and cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
Step 10
Flip carefully and cook the other side for 30 seconds until light brown.
Step 11
Remove to a plate and spoon 3 tablespoons of masala filling along the center of the dosa.
Step 12
Fold the dosa in half or roll it into a cone shape. Serve immediately with warm sambar and coconut chutney on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- two mixing bowls
- wet grinder or blender
- 12-inch non-stick dosa tawa or crepe pan
- large mixing spoon or ladle
- large pot for boiling
- medium skillet
- spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
