Masala Dosa
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Vegan Gluten-free Indian

Masala Dosa

Crisp, lacy South Indian rice-and-lentil crêpes wrapped around warmly spiced potato masala. The fermented batter delivers a gently tangy flavor and delicate contrast between the browned edges and tender center.

75 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Combine the rice, urad dal, poha, and fenugreek seeds in separate or shared bowls, cover generously with water, and soak for 5 to 6 hours until the grains and lentils are easily crushed between your fingers.
2
Drain well, then blend the soaked mixture in batches with enough fresh water to make a smooth, pourable batter. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the salt, cover, and rest in a warm place for 8 to 12 hours, until visibly aerated and pleasantly sour-smelling.
Aerated fermented dosa batter with small bubbles AI-generated image
3
Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until a knife slips in easily. Drain, cool briefly, and break into rough bite-size pieces.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin; when they begin to pop, add the onion, green chili, and curry leaves. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes until the onion is soft and lightly golden, then stir in the turmeric.
5
Add the potatoes and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Mix gently and simmer over low heat for 3 minutes so the seasoning coats the potatoes; keep warm while cooking the dosas.
6
Heat a 25 cm skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates. Stir the batter, pour about 80 ml into the center, and spread it quickly in widening circles to a thin round. Drizzle with about 1 teaspoon oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until the underside is deep golden and the edges release.
7
Spoon one-quarter of the potato masala down the center, fold the dosa over it, and serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling, adding a light film of oil to the skillet between dosas if needed.
Crisp folded masala dosa with potato filling AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Soaking hydrates the rice and lentils, while fermentation develops flavor and improves the batter's spreadability. A hot, lightly oiled skillet sets a lacy crust before the dosa is folded around the soft, fragrant potato filling.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooked potato masala for up to 3 days and fermented batter for up to 4 days in separate airtight containers. Cooked dosa is best fresh but can be refrigerated for 1 day.

How to reheat it

Reheat potato masala in a covered skillet over medium-low heat until steaming. Re-crisp leftover dosa in a dry skillet; do not microwave if crispness matters.

Nutrition / serving

665kcal
16.35 gprotein
115.54 gcarbs
15.64 gfat
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Published 20 Aug 2026 · updated 20 Aug 2026