Quick Masala Dosa with Spiced Potato Filling

Quick Masala Dosa with Spiced Potato Filling ingredients

• 2 cups ready-made dosa batter
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 1 to 2 green chilies
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 0.5 tsp mustard seeds
• 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
• 0.25 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 8 leaves curry leaves
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
• to taste salt

How to make Quick Masala Dosa with Spiced Potato Filling

1. **Prepare the Potato Filling:** Boil 2 medium potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, peel, and gently mash them, leaving some small chunks for texture. Set aside.
2. Finely chop 1 medium onion and 1-2 green chilies. Grate the 1-inch piece of fresh ginger.
3. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add 0.5 tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add 0.5 tsp cumin seeds, 8 curry leaves, 0.25 tsp asafoetida, chopped green chilies, and grated ginger.
4. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir in 0.5 tsp turmeric powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add the mashed potatoes and salt to taste. Mix well to combine all the spices with the potatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves. Remove from heat and keep warm.
6. **Cook the Dosa:** Heat a non-stick dosa tawa or griddle over medium-high heat. Test the heat by sprinkling a few drops of water; they should sizzle and evaporate immediately. Lightly grease the tawa with a few drops of oil using an onion half or a paper towel.
7. Stir the 2 cups of ready-made dosa batter gently. Pour about 0.5 cup of batter onto the center of the hot tawa. Using the back of a ladle, quickly spread the batter outwards in a spiral motion to form a thin, even circle.
8. Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of vegetable oil around the edges and over the dosa. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy.
9. Once the dosa is cooked and crispy, place 2-3 tablespoons of the spiced potato filling in the center or on one half of the dosa.
10. Carefully fold the dosa in half or roll it up. Transfer the Masala Dosa to a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling. Serve immediately with coconut chutney and sambar, if desired.

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