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Masala dosa

Thin, crisp fermented rice and lentil crepes filled with turmeric-spiced potatoes, served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Time
60min
Steps
4
Masala dosa, photographed from above

Ingredients

8 servings

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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Grind the dal and fenugreek with a little water until fluffy, then grind the rice into a slightly grainy batter. Mix with salt and ferment overnight in a warm place until bubbly and risen.

    2. 2

      Filling: fry the mustard seeds, urad dal and curry leaves, then the onion, chilies and ginger. Add the turmeric and potatoes with a splash of water and salt.

    3. 3

      Heat a cast-iron griddle, wipe with oil, ladle on batter and spread thin in a spiral. Drizzle with oil and cook until crisp and golden underneath.

    4. 4

      Add filling, fold and serve with chutney and sambar.

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