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Set Dosa with Chutneys & Sambar

Soft, spongy dosas paired with coconut and tomato chutneys, spiced potato masala, and warming sambar. A complete South Indian dinner that feels restaurant-quality but comes together in under 30 minutes using store-bought dosa batter.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
12g
Set Dosa with Chutneys & Sambar
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sauté diced potato until edges turn golden, stirring occasionally, ~6 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in sambar powder, sliced onion, and green chili. Cook until onion softens and fragrant, ~2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

  3. Step 3

    In the same skillet, toast shredded coconut over medium heat until light golden, ~2 minutes. Add to the masala bowl. Set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Wipe the skillet. Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil over medium-high until very hot. Pour 0.5 cup batter and spread thin.

  5. Step 5

    Cook dosa 90 seconds until underside is golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 45 seconds. Transfer to a plate.

  6. Step 6

    Repeat step 4–5 to make a second dosa. Serve both dosas with potato masala, coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and sambar.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch non-stick or cast-iron skillet
  • bowl
  • spatula

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