South Indian · Vegetarian
Masala Dosa.
Crisp fermented rice-lentil crepes with a potato filling.
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Uses ready fermented batter. Fermenting batter from scratch needs its own tested method.
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Masala Dosa
~60 minutes estimated. Uses ready fermented batter. Fermenting batter from scratch needs its own tested method.
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
- 01
Heat half the oil, splutter mustard seeds, and add curry leaves carefully. Cook onion until softened.
- 02
Add turmeric, salt, and roughly mashed potatoes. Stir into a soft filling.
- 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.
- 04
Cook until crisp underneath, add potato filling, and fold. Repeat, adjusting heat between dosas.
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.Uses ready fermented batter. Fermenting batter from scratch needs its own tested method.
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