MASALA DOSA
Dosas are pancakes made in South India with rice flour and urad dal batter . Different things can be used as filling in Dosa s on which Masala Dosa tops , in which Potatoes- masala is used as filling . It is the most tasty one and it is a popular item served in south Indian hotels. It is always served with a Coconut chutney and Uzhunnu vadas ( dough nuts made out of Urad dal and vegetables ) & Sambar. Other varieties here I see are dosa with spinach filling - no idea about the recipe yet & also with chicken filling .
Things needed :
Onions 4 medium - 250 gm
Potatos 8 - 1kg + 250 gms , cooked ,peeled & cubed .
Carrots - 2
Green chillies -4 or 5
Mustard seeds 2 tsp
Urad dal - 1 handful
Turmeric -2 tsp
Chilly powder -1 tsp
Oil
Salt
Preparation method for the filling:
Heat oil in a nonstick vessel.
Pop mustard seeds.
Add Urad Dal & roast till slightly brown.
Add onions & green chillies & carrots , saute till the onion gets transparent.
Mix in the potatoes & spices & salt .
Saute well & cook covered for some time .
Check if the Carrots & Potatoes are cooked.
The filling is done .
Preparation method for the Dosa:
Pour Dosa batter in the pan.Spread it into round shape.
Spread some Ghee using a spoon.
Turn it around so that the other side will get cooked.
Around 2 minutes then turn it back again .
Divide the Dosa into 3 portions in mind.
Place the filling on center portion of the Dosa .
Fold right & left sides to the center .
Masala dosa thayyar !!
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