Masala dosa


Masala dosa or masale dose or
masaldosa is a variation of the popular South Indian food dosa, which has its origins in Tuluva Mangalorean cuisine of Karnataka. It is made from rice, lentils, potato, methi, and curry leaves, and served with chutneys and sambar. It is popular in South India, it can be found in all other parts of the country and overseas. In South India, preparation of masala dosa varies from city to city.

Preparation

Masala dosa is stuffed dosa. The two parts are the dosa and the stuffing. The dosa is made in the usual way by soaking rice and lentils overnight in water and then grinding it to a batter. The stuffing is made from boiled potatoes with a seasoning of mustard seeds and garnishing of grated coconut, coriander, and lemon juice.

Ingredients

Typical ingredients include rice, husked black gram, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, salt, vegetable oil, potatoes, onion, green chillies, curry leaves, and turmeric.

Variations