Masala Dosa | Potato Masala Dosai

Masala Dosa is a  tasty South Indian Breakfast. Masala Dosa was ranked 4 out of 10 food to try before die in a popular newspaper(source: wiki).Dosa is a crepe prepared by grinding rice and urad dal and fermenting it. Potato masala is prepared using Indian spices. Then this traditional potato masala is filled inside dosa while cooking it. It is usually served with coconut chutney and sambar. Please check below for detailed step by step instructions and pictures  for making South Indian Special masala dosai |Potato Masala Dosa.

Preparation Time:     10 mins

Cook Time :                35 mins

Ready in :                   45 mins
Yields :                        6 Dosa

Ingredients:
Table 1:

Boiled Potatoes ( Medium Size)	4
cumin powder	1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/4 tsp
Coriander Powder	1 tsp
Chilli Powder	1 tsp
Oil	1 tbsp
Mustard	1/4 tsp
Channa dal	1 tsp
Urad dal	1 tsp
Curry Leaves	4 to 6
Onions chopped	1/2 Cup
Ginger Finely chopped	1.5 tbsp
Salt	As needed
Green chillies(Optional)	1
Coriander Leaves	2 stalk

Table 2:

Oil	6 tbsp
Dosa batter	3 cups

Instructions: 

• Wash Potatoes. Cut into 4 pieces and boil till they become soft and tender. Allow it to cool and peel the skin.Mash the potatoes and add cumin powder,turmeric powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, salt and coriander leaves. Heat oil in the pan and add mustard, Urad dal and channa dal. Fry till channa dal turns golden colour. Add curry leaves,green chillies and ginger. Fry till raw smell goes off.Add chopped onion and fry till onion turn translucent.Add smashed potatoes and fry it in a low flame for 3 -5 minutes. Now potato masala is ready. Transfer it to a bowl.

• Heat dosa tava in medium flame. When dosa tava is hot, take half cup of  dosa batter and spread evenly starting from centre. Pour 1 tbsp of Oil on dosa Circumference.  When dosa is half cooked, place the potato masala in centre of dosa. Close the dosa tava with lid. Cook for a minute. Enjoy masala dosa with coconut chutney and sambar.

• For Dosa batter preparation, Click the link below:                http://www.nithyasnalabagam.com/2013/02/how-to-make-idly-dosa-batter.html
• Steps for making dosa is explained in link below  http://www.nithyasnalabagam.com/2013/02/how-to-make-crispy-dosa.html

Tips:

Adjust chilli powder and green chilli to your taste.

If serving to kids, avoid green chilli