Masala Dosa with Spiced Potato Filling
Crispy, golden Masala Dosa with Spiced Potato Filling is the ultimate South Indian comfort food you need to try! This classic dish features a thin, crunchy fermented crepe filled with a flavorful, mildly spiced potato masala that’s perfectly seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
For Dosa Batter:
- 2 cups rice
- ½ cup urad dal split black gram
- ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
For Potato Filling:
- 4 medium potatoes boiled & mashed
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 green chilies chopped
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 8 –10 curry leaves
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh coriander leaves chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter Wash and soak rice and urad dal (with fenugreek seeds) separately for 6–8 hours. Grind them into a smooth batter using water as needed. Mix both batters, add salt, and let it ferment overnight (8–12 hours).
- Make the Potato Filling Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds; let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent. Add turmeric powder and mashed potatoes. Mix well, add salt, and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add lemon juice and coriander leaves. Mix and set aside.
- Make the Dosa Heat a non-stick or cast-iron pan. Pour a ladle of batter and spread thinly in circular motion. Drizzle oil around edges and cook until golden and crispy. Place potato filling in the center. Fold the dosa and serve hot.