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South Indian · Vegetarian

Masala Dosa.

Crisp fermented rice-lentil crepes with a potato filling.

◷ ~60 min4 servingsCurry Table version
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Uses ready fermented batter. Fermenting batter from scratch needs its own tested method.

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CURRY TABLE · HOME-STYLE RECIPE

Masala Dosa

~60 minutes estimated. Uses ready fermented batter. Fermenting batter from scratch needs its own tested method.

Servings4

US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Heat half the oil, splutter mustard seeds, and add curry leaves carefully. Cook onion until softened.

  2. 02

    Add turmeric, salt, and roughly mashed potatoes. Stir into a soft filling.

  3. 03

    Heat a flat nonstick skillet and wipe lightly with oil. Spread a ladle of batter in a thin spiral and drizzle a little oil at the edges.

  4. 04

    Cook until crisp underneath, add potato filling, and fold. Repeat, adjusting heat between dosas.

THE CURRY TABLE TOUCH · OPTIONAL VARIATION

A green potato filling

Add: 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Fold the cilantro into the finished potato filling off the heat. Add the filling only after the dosa base has become crisp.

A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.
A little cooking note

Uses ready fermented batter. Fermenting batter from scratch needs its own tested method.

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