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    Masala Dosa

    Masala Dosa

    Crispy fermented rice-lentil crepe filled with spiced potato filling, served with coconut chutney and sambar — a South Indian icon.

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    45 minsMedium4 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    320

    Calories

    8g

    Protein

    52g

    Carbs

    10g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 3 cupsDosa batter (rice & urad dal)
    • 4 mediumPotatoes
    • 1 largeOnion
    • 1 tspMustard seeds
    • 10Curry leaves
    • 3Green chilies
    • 1/2 tspTurmeric
    • 1 inchGinger
    • for cookingOil
    • to tasteSalt

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Boil and roughly mash potatoes. Keep them chunky.

    2. 2

      Heat oil, add mustard seeds. When they pop, add curry leaves and green chilies.

    3. 3

      Add sliced onion, sauté until translucent. Add turmeric and ginger.

    4. 4

      Add mashed potatoes, salt, and mix well. Cook 3 minutes. Set filling aside.

    5. 5

      Heat a flat griddle (tawa) on medium-high heat. Sprinkle water and wipe dry.

    6. 6

      Pour a ladleful of dosa batter in the center, spread in circular motion to make a thin crepe.

    7. 7

      Drizzle oil around edges. Cook until bottom is golden and crispy.

    8. 8

      Place potato filling in the center, fold dosa over.

    9. 9

      Serve immediately with coconut chutney and hot sambar.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 4Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories320

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 10g13%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 25mg8%
    Sodium 420mg18%
    Total Carbohydrate 52g19%
    Dietary Fiber 4g14%
    Sugars 7.8g
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 200 IUVitamin C 8 mgCalcium 45 mgIron 1.2 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    💡 Tips for Masala Dosa

    • • Prepare ingredients the night before for a quicker morning routine.
    • • Rinse rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.

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