Masala Dosa

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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Coconut Chutney

COCONUT CHUTNEY

Chutneys are traditional dip sauce made for Dosas (south indian pancake) Idlis & UzhunnuVadas Coconut is the main ingredient as the name says. There are also several other chutneys using carrot , tomato, mint & so , I will post those recipes later..

Things needed :

Dessicated coconut or fresh ones 3/4 cup ,

Green chilly -1 big
Shallots 3 small ones else 1/2 of a big shalloten
Ginger a small piece
Salt

Preparation method :

If you are using dessicated coconut soak it in water for 1 hour at least , so that  it may regain its freshness.
Then grind it well with other ingredients .

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Carrot Dosa

CARROT DOSA

If you are creative enough you can make different dosas using vegetables like carrot , tomatoes, curry leaves, coriander leaves , onion etc . Even eggs are good with dosa . All has got different names like tomato dosa , egg dosa & so on. But very easy to make. I used to make carrot dosa often at home , while carrots are always there in refri. . You can also make a chutney as side dish. I don't usually make any side dish for this, eats just like it is !!

Things needed :

Carrot , grated - 2
Green chillies , cut round or chopped - 2
Ghee

Preparation method :

Like always,
Heat some Ghee in a nonstick pan.
Spread a spoon of dosa batter . .
Pour the grated carrot & chillies on top of the batter.
Spread a little bit of the Ghee if u want.
Turn it around for a while, so that the batter on top will be cooked.
Pay attention not to burn the carrots.
Have it with a hot coffee. !