The southindian dosa is loved by one and all. It is served with a variety of chutneys and sambhars. A variety of toppings and fillings are used to make the dosa special. We will start with a simple filling.
The same batter prepared for idly is used.
Cooking time 10 minutes.
Makes 8 dosas (12 inch diameter).
Ingredients
Idli batter 2 cups.
water 1/4 cup.
Oil 1 table spoon.
For the masala
Potato (aloo) 1/2 kg.(pressure cooked and mashed).
Onion 1/4 kg.( Sliced)
Curry leaves 1 twig.(cleaned and chopped).
Corriander leaves 2 twigs.(cleaned and chopped).
Oil 1 table spoon.
Greenchilli 2 nos (Chopped).
Mustardseeds 1/2 teaspoon.
Urad dal, channa dal 1 teaspoon each.
Salt to taste.
For the red chutney
Tamarind 3 inch.
Red chilli 4nos.
Salt 1 teaspoon.
Tomato 1 no.
Method
Grind all ingredients for the red chutney and keep aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a kadai add mustardseeds,when it crackles add urad dal and channa dal and fry till it is golden. Add the onions and fry till it is light golden. Add all other ingredients for the masala and mix well. Stir for a minute and put off the flame.
Heat a non stick dosa tawa in high flame for a minute. lower the flame,spread 1/2 teaspoon oil with a clean white cloth. Pour 2 ladles (1/4 cup) of batter in the center of the tawa, spread with the back of the ladle to a circle. Increase the flame to high. Turn and cook the other side. lower the flame turn again and spread 1 teaspoon red chutney ,place 3 tablespoons masala in the center of the dosa. Fold from both sides to make a parcel. Serve hot with chutney, sambhar and Southindian gunpowder.
Tips- Adjusting the flame is very important to get the dosa right. The flame should be low while spreading the dosa and increased while cooking.
I prefer using less oil. Smearing 1/2 teaspoon ghee on the dosa while serving will add flavour and taste. It is optional.
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Please make this when you come here. Looks very tasty.
aunty this is brilliant! i mean seriously the pictures just makes the whole thing become so alive! wow! wish we all continue to be as creative! congratulations and keep it going! lots of love and best wishes
hi latha,
wow the slide show is gr8. y dnt we try for all d recipes? So that it will b a self explanatory work. Really collars up for this slide show.
luv
vijisriram
amma also post paper masala and rava dosa. 🙂
I am totaly impressed with those pictures aunty!AWESOME!even i cant do that!!!
Awesome..Wow.. Yummy…
Thanks sumi!
Looking soooooo yum aunty!!!
Nxt time I come to Blore,you are making masala dosa for me…..
and pls post rava dosa’s recipe..Also how to prepare the batter.
Waiting for more of your yummy recipes…
Lots of love
Uma (n Jyothish)
Dear Uma,
Your wish is my command. Rava dosa almost ready for posting. Best wishes.
latha aunty.
Latha I made masala dosa as per your recipe. It was grand! The red chutney makes the dosa so yummy 🙂
Thanks Archana. Planning slides for all recipes. I’ll take the snaps as I prepare at home and post.
Uma, I have linked the batter recipe above. I use the same batter as for idli – I learnt this from a family friend who is from Chettinad region. You must be aware that they are fanous for their soft idlis.
Namaskaram! rather a new kid on the block – your blog is just great! Am so glad to get to know you thanks to Arusuvai and Srivalli !
Great ! Thanks a lot tried last sunday. Thanks a lot
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Thanks for all the trouble you have taken to satisfy the culinary needs of the people. There is so much variety ni the south. Though I am a north indian but strictly vegetarian I am very fond of south food, especially Dosa.