Masala dosa is my my staple order in Annapoorna here at CBE. Amma always makes the potato masal we make for pooris little extra to make masala dosa the next day. But I made the potato masala specifically to make this dosa and click it 🙂 And the tamarind coconut chutney is my fav with idlis and dosas.
Masala Dosa Recipe – Ingredients
Makes 4 masala dosas
- Potato -3
- Onion -1 chopped finely
- Tomato – 1 small chopped roughly
- Ginger – 1/4 inch piece
- Green chillies – 1 chopped finely
- Turmeric powder – a generous pinch
- Idli Milagai podi – 2 tsp
- Butter – 1 tbsp (just for garnish)
- Dosa batter – 2 cups
To temper:
- Oil – 2 tsp
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Channa Dal – 1/2 tsp (optional I didnt add)
Method:
- Pressure cook potatoes with water until soft. Cool it, peel off the skin and smash it up. Keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds allow it to crackle then add ginger and green chillies fry for a minute. Then add onion and tomato, saute till onions turn slightly brown and tomatoes raw smell leave.
- Now add the smashed potatoes, turmeric powder and mix well. Add required salt and sprinkle little water give a quick stir. Allow it to cook until water is fully absorbed and forms a thick mass. Switch off. Your masala stuffing is ready now.
- Heat the dosa tawa, take a laddle full of dosa batter and spread it circular thinner as possible as we do for normal dosas and drizzle oil. When the dosa gets cooked on one side drizzle a tsp of idli milagai podi then take 1.5 tbsp of masala stuffing and place it in the center. Close it as shown below. Add a spon of butter on the dosa. Follow this for the remaining dosas too.
My Notes:
- Adding idli milagai podi is purely optional but I like that way as we have it in bangalore restaurants.
- Dont let the dosa turn crispy, then folding from both the ends will not be possible as the dosa will tend to break.
- You can even add ghee to make the dosa to get the exact restaurant type ghee masala roast.
Tamarind Coconut Chutney Recipe – Ingredients
- Coconut – 1 cup
- Tamarind – 1 tbsp
- Urad dhal – 1.5 tbsp
- Red Chillies – 2
- Salt – as required
To temper:
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – few
Method:
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Dry roast urad dhal until golden brown, set aside. Then dry roast coconut, red chillies and tamarind.Allow it to cool then grind coconut, redchillies, urad dhal,tamarind to a smooth paste by adding little water. Add required salt. Set aside.
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In a kadai heat oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves, allow it to splutter. Add this tempering to the chutney and mix well. Adjust water according to the consistency you prefer.
My Notes :
- The tamarind coconut chutney keeps well for a day even without refrigeration so we carry this always when we are on a days trip to accompany with dosas and idlys.
- Dry roast the ingredients well specifically coconut should be roasted well without any moisture.
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Now Serving says
September 14, 2011 at 2:48 amSharmilee, you are a temptress, it is 11pm here and your pictures are making my stomach rumble with hunger! Superb pictures – they serve the purpose of kindling the gastric juices 🙂 super like! cheers, priya
Kalyani's Platter says
September 14, 2011 at 3:07 amWow very tempting dosas with coconut chutney ….. Awesome pictures !!!!
Ramya Bala says
September 14, 2011 at 3:08 amIts so tempting and yummy combo… :)))
RAKS KITCHEN says
September 14, 2011 at 3:41 amThis used to be my one and only order in hotels in my childhood days! love it 😉 Tempting clicks!!
Hari Chandana says
September 14, 2011 at 3:54 amWowww… looks super perfect and tempting.. love it 🙂
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Tina says
September 14, 2011 at 4:06 amsuperb dear…
uma shankar says
September 14, 2011 at 4:20 amSo yummy!looks so tempting!
Renu says
September 14, 2011 at 4:30 amits so yummy. your pictures are so tempting, makes me want to have one now 🙂
Priti says
September 14, 2011 at 5:05 amLoved it …looks so gud …wish I can have it 🙂
Mitha says
September 14, 2011 at 5:08 amwow can be eaten any time of the day.
looks tempting
am sitting and drooling here .
Premalatha Aravindhan says
September 14, 2011 at 5:15 amwow wonderful combo and the chutney is so tempting…
Valarmathi Sanjeev says
September 14, 2011 at 5:17 amMy mom too prepare extra masala while making pooris to make masal dosa…. love this dosa… masala dosa looks tempting and yummy with chutney…nice presentation.
Sudha Sabarish says
September 14, 2011 at 5:25 amYummy masala dosa.Its very tempting and looking delicious too.Pics are superb.
Balakrishna Saraswathy says
September 14, 2011 at 5:48 amVery yummy home-made masala dosa…
Vardhini says
September 14, 2011 at 6:13 amYummm .. hubby's favorite. I am more of a idli person. Chutney is new Sharmi since I have made only coconut chutney before.
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Chandrani Banerjee says
September 14, 2011 at 6:38 amSharmilee, masala dosa looks crispy and superb…I love masala dosa. Truly great…
Kadhyaa... says
September 14, 2011 at 6:42 ammy all time favourite sharmilee…too good shots..
Paaka Shaale says
September 14, 2011 at 6:50 amMy mouth is watering now sharmilee. The dosa looks gorgeous!!
Rinku Naveen says
September 14, 2011 at 6:52 amSharmi pls pass me that plate. 🙂 Too good. Just loved the colour of the masala dosa. And yummy masala and chutney.
Deeksha says
September 14, 2011 at 6:59 amLook sooooo good and inviting. Mouthwatering here:)
jeyashrisuresh says
September 14, 2011 at 7:16 aminviting clicks and my all time fav. nice chutney to pair with this yummy masala dosa
Happy Cook / Finla says
September 14, 2011 at 7:59 amI want that masla dosa, looks so perfect and yumm.
Ruchik Randhap says
September 14, 2011 at 8:56 amStunning presentation & very delicious look dosa…masala dosa is my all time fav!
Chitra says
September 14, 2011 at 9:08 amfeel like grabbing it :)wow..
peachkins says
September 14, 2011 at 9:11 amlove your photos!
Vandana Rajesh says
September 14, 2011 at 10:43 amYummy combo…if given a choice between plain dosa and masala dosa, masala dosa it is for me. Lovely pics..look so tempting.
Divya Kudua says
September 14, 2011 at 11:14 amI could gobble at least 3 in one go:)
Laxmi says
September 14, 2011 at 12:49 pmI love this combo and prepare often.. For this type of coconut chutney, add channa dhal along with urad dhal which will enhance its taste more..
Krithi's Kitchen says
September 14, 2011 at 12:51 pmI should not have checked out your blog at breakfast time… Now I am craving for this.. yumm yumm…
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divya says
September 14, 2011 at 1:52 pmOMG looks soo inviting clicks and my all time fav. nice chutney to pair with this yummy masala dosa
aipi says
September 14, 2011 at 1:55 pmDosa looks scrumptious! A wonderful dish. Something I’d love to eat any time.
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Muskaan at A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine says
September 14, 2011 at 2:31 pmIts my all time fav…what lovely and inviting pictures..feel home here..
Alpana says
September 14, 2011 at 3:59 pmWhat are u doing Girl///////U churn out tempting dishes ever day that too with beautiful pics……..feel like having it right now. My stomach is not rumbling…..its howling.
Sarah Naveen says
September 14, 2011 at 4:04 pmSuch beautiful presentation and pics..i wanna eat that now. seriously you tickled my taste buds with ur pictures…yumm!!!
Prathima Rao says
September 14, 2011 at 5:15 pmI just had dinner but seeing this makes me crave for something as delicious as this masala dosa!!!! I had tasted at a restaurant too masal dosa with the podi..tried it at home and it came out fantastic!! Saves the time & energy of making a separate re chutney :)) Your version of chutney is new to me & looks delicious…Trying it out for tomorrow`s breakfast!!
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Sobha Shyam says
September 14, 2011 at 8:33 pmawesome clicks dear, masala dosa is my fav, i always order this when we go to a veg restaurant..
sangee vijay says
September 14, 2011 at 9:56 pmso tempting clicks….like the addition of milagai podi to masal roast..potato masal color looks so inviting..over all feeling hungry now 🙂
Nalini's Kitchen says
September 14, 2011 at 10:16 pmMy all time favorite dosa.
Madhavi says
September 14, 2011 at 10:18 pmGreat great combo…my fav :))
Vaishali says
September 14, 2011 at 11:57 pmWow, Sharmilee, you just had me drooling– literally. I would love a bite of that amazing dosa and potato bhaji right now.
Gayathri NG says
September 15, 2011 at 2:44 amWonderful combo..my hubby's favourite..simply irresistile….
priya ravi says
September 15, 2011 at 2:51 amtempting masala dosai's.. too good 🙂
Jayasri Ravi says
September 15, 2011 at 8:23 amOh! this is making me hungry, Mmm.., we in the house Masala dosai, and that would be the first order in the hotel, beautiful clicks sharmi
Kurryleaves says
September 15, 2011 at 9:18 amdrooling here….masala dosa looks absolutely delicious…love all the clicks..well presented
Ameena says
September 15, 2011 at 3:32 pmI wish that masala dosa was a staple for me here in Los Angeles but alas…it's not that easy to find.
Thank you for the fabulous recipe! This looks delicious.
Angie's Recipes says
September 15, 2011 at 4:25 pmSo hungry just looking at those delicious dosa!
Fahad Khan says
September 18, 2011 at 6:20 pmI must complement you for these beautiful clicks!:-)
Lovely recipe,I would love to try the 'Tamarind Coconut Chutney' for sure.Can you please specify the quantity for the red chili though,guess you missed it?Thank you!
Sharmilee! :) says
September 19, 2011 at 3:14 am@Fahad: Thanks for noting down, have updated it now 🙂
Lifestylefoodfashion says
September 22, 2011 at 4:26 amDosa loooks so yummmmmm 🙂
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Anonymous says
December 20, 2011 at 6:07 pmpictures tempt us more…yummy very much satisfied with ur blog
Anonymous says
February 5, 2012 at 1:32 pmits yummy
Rajshree K says
February 8, 2013 at 2:16 pmSharmi,
tried out this tamrind chutney and came out really tasty.it was different.
I have tried so many recipes of yours and everything comes out really well cos' of your stepwise method.
ur blog is attractive with lovely recipes along with wonderful snaps.
Am damn sure you will make cooking-intrestless people also to cook.
You are very talented lady and hats off to you.
Love,
Rajshree
Ruchika Bhandari says
June 6, 2013 at 6:50 pmHi Sharmi,
Had a question on making dosa. I use store bought dosa batter so it's definitely not as fresh as yours. I often have trouble spreading out the batter paper thin. I also use a concave shaped tava to make the dosa vs. a flat tava. Not sure if that's the reason dosa does not come out as thin and crisp as per your recipe. Do you have any suggestions on store bought dosa/idli batter. Should we add anything to it to make better dosas and idlis?
Thanks as always.
SHARMILEE J says
June 7, 2013 at 5:31 amI am also using a slightly curved dosa pan only….I use a iron dosa kal which is best for getting crispy dosas….Do try with a iron dosa pan am sure the dosas will turn out crispy and tasty too….
Pavithra says
October 11, 2013 at 7:54 pmHi Sharmi,
I made this chutney – I also added peanut & dalia because it was watery – We ate it with Ven Pongal (also your recipe) . My husband loved it. Thanks so much!
Vaishu G says
January 2, 2015 at 2:10 amHai .. I am new to cooking and I need a detail ur cup measures how many ml
SHARMILEE J says
January 2, 2015 at 10:36 amPlease check the sidebar for cup and spoon measures
Vaishu G says
January 11, 2015 at 2:16 amThank you