Mysore Masala Dosa

Delicious Indian flatbread with side dishes served on a rustic wooden platter.
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Mysore Masala Dosa

A popular South Indian breakfast dish from Karnataka, Mysore Masala Dosa is a savory crepe made with fermented batter, stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions, and served with a side of sambar and chutney.

🍽️ Breakfast 🌍 Indian 📊 Medium ⭐ 4.5/5 (362 reviews)
⏱️
45m
Prep
🔥
35m
Cook
80m
Total
👥
6
Serves
🔥
520
Cal/Serving

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup idli rice
  • 1/2 cup urad dal
  • 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 2 cups potatoes
  • 1 medium onions
  • 2 tbsp ginger
  • 2 tbsp green chilies
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp sambar powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1: Rinse the idli rice and urad dal separately and soak them in water for 4-5 hours.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Drain the water and grind the idli rice into a fine paste using a grinder.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Grind the urad dal into a smooth paste and mix it with the idli rice paste.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Add the fenugreek seeds, salt, and 1 cup of water to the batter and mix well.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Ferment the batter in a warm place for 12-14 hours.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Heat a non-stick pan and add a small amount of oil to it.

  7. 7

    Step 7: Once the oil is hot, add a ladleful of the fermented batter to the pan and spread it evenly.

  8. 8

    Step 8: Cook the dosa for 1-2 minutes or until the edges start to curl.

  9. 9

    Step 9: Flip the dosa and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until it is golden brown.

  10. 10

    Step 10: Repeat the process to make the remaining dosas.

  11. 11

    Step 11: Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and sauté the potatoes, onions, ginger, and green chilies until they are soft.

  12. 12

    Step 12: Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the pan and mix well.

  13. 13

    Step 13: Stuff the dosas with the spiced potato mixture and serve with a side of sambar and chutney.

💡 Pro Tips

To make the dosas crispy, cook them on a non-stick pan with a small amount of oil. To avoid the dosas from becoming soggy, serve them immediately after cooking.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

520
Calories
32g
Protein
60g
Carbs
22g
Fat
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
700mg
Sodium
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