Masala dosa
The masala dosa is a popular South Indian dish made from a fermented batter of rice and black lentils. It is typically served with a potato-based filling, and a variety of chutneys and sambar. The dish has its origins in the state of Karnataka, and is now popular throughout the Indian subcontinent.
The earliest known reference to the dish is in a Tamil text dating back to the 10th century. The text mentions a dish called dosai, which was made from a batter of rice and black lentils. It is unclear whether this is the same as the modern-day masala dosa.
The dish gained popularity in the state of Karnataka in the 13th century. It is believed that the dish was introduced to the region by the Hoysala kings. The dish became a staple of Karnataka cuisine, and is now also popular in the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.
Advice
Making masala dosa is a delicious and satisfying meal. To make the perfect masala dosa, start by preparing the dosa batter. You'll want to mix a cup of rice flour and a cup of urad dal flour with some salt and water. If you can, let the batter sit overnight for the best results. Once the batter is ready, spread it onto a hot griddle, and cook until golden brown. For the filling, you'll want to sauté some mustard seeds, potatoes, onions, and spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Once the filling is cooked, spoon it into the center of the dosa, and fold it over. Cook for a few more minutes, and serve your masala dosa hot with chutney or sambar. Enjoy!
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Recipes
Classic Masala Dosa
- DOSA BATTER
- vegetable oil
- fenugreek seed
- urad dal
- salt
- short grain rice
- POTATO FILLING
- ginger
- mustard seed
- onion
- yellow potato
- cilantro
- cumin seed
- salt
- turmeric
- asafetida
- hot red pepper
- green chile
- ghee
- garlic
- curry
Masala Dosa With Coconut Chutney From Padma Lakshmi
- aloo masala
- coconut chutney
- dosa batter
- tadka
- red chile
- coconut
- canola
- salt
- urad dal
- salt
- urad dal
- green chily
- canola oil
- lemon juice
- urad dal
- brown mustard seed
- black mustard seed
- chana dal
- turmeric powder
- curry
- cilantro
- canola
- asafetida
- onion
- canola
- green chily
- white grain rice
- yukon gold potato
Masala Dosa
- turmeric
- spiced chutney powder
- ghee
- salt
- russet potato
- chana dal
- urad dal
- black mustard seed
- jalapeño
- onion
- cilantro
- ghee
- lemon juice
Masala Dosa (Potato-Filled Rice-and-Lentil Crepe) Recipe
- coconut chutney
- salt
- chana dal
- turmeric
- onion
- dosa batter
- thai green chili
- black mustard seed
- ghee
- cumin seed
- kashmiri red chili powder
- cashew
- cilantro
- asafetida
- sugar
- apple cider vinegar
- russet potato