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Masala Dosa | Crispy Dosa with Potato Filling

Course Breakfast
Cuisine South Indian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda AR

Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 8-10 cashew nuts crushed
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 2 green chillies minced
  • 1 onion minced
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves chopped
  • Dosa batter as needed

Instructions

  • Pressure cook the potatoes till done. Peel and roughly chop.
  • In a saucepan, heat the ghee. Splutter the mustard seeds and fry the urad dal.
  • Fry the ginger and green chillies. Add the cashew nuts and just toss.
  • Immediately add the onion and cook just till wilted.
  • Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder and salt and give a good toss. Mash the mixture as you go. Sprinkle in little water if it sticks.
  • Cook for five minutes. Add the coriander leaves and switch off.
  • Make dosa as usual. Spread a couple of tablespoons of the potato mixture in the middle and fold.
  • Serve hot with sambar and chutney.