Masala Dosa Video by Tarla Dalal

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A tried-and-tested recipe that serves as a wholesome answer to the hungry palate! a thin crisp dosa, engulfed in a spicy potato bhaji.

Recipe Description for Masala Dosa ( Mumbai Roadside Recipe)

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Makes 4 dosas
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Ingredients

For The Aloo Masala (makes Approx. 1 1/3 Cups)
1 1/4 cups boiled and peeled potato cubes
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp split urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
7 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp lemon juice
a pinch of sugar
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Other Ingredients For Masala Dosa
1 1/2 cups readymade dosa batter
salt to taste
9 tsp butter for greasing and cooking

For Serving With Masala Dosa
coconut chutney

Method

For the aloo masala

Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the urad dal and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the green chillies, curry leaves and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the potatoes, salt, turmeric powder, lemon juice and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Allow it to cool.
Once cooled, mash lightly with the back of the spoon and keep aside.

How to proceed to make masala dosa

Combine the dosa batter, salt and a little water, mix well and keep aside.
Heat a tava /non-stick tava (griddle), grease it lightly with ¼ tsp butter, sprinkle a little water on it (it should sizzle immediately) and wipe off using a wet piece of cloth.
Pour ¼th of the batter on the tava (griddle) and spread in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7") thin dosa.
Smear 2 tsp of butter on the edges of the dosa
Spread ¼th of the prepared aloo masala evenly over the dosa using a spatula and cook till the dosa turns golden brown in colour.
Fold over while pressing it lightly, using a spatula to make a flat roll.
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