πŸ₯žπŸ  Masala Dosai /Dosa

Crisp golden dosa wrapped around spiced potato masala β€” a South Indian classic

Spice Level: 🌢️🌢️
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 4
Calories (approx): ~220 kcal per dosa

πŸ”” Tiffin & Temple Bells

🌿 Introduction

Masala Dosa is South India’s most beloved tiffin treasure β€” a crisp golden dosa folded around a warm spiced potato filling.
Comforting, fragrant, and endlessly satisfying, it brings the joy of bustling tiffin centers straight to your home kitchen.

β€œA swirl of crisp batter, a heart of spice β€” a dosa that tells a story.”

Masala Dosai /Dosa

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πŸ“ Ingredients

For the Dosa Batter (Use your existing dosa batter β€” same as dosa recipe)

  • 2 cups idli/dosa rice

  • 1 cup urad dal

  • 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds

  • Salt, to taste

  • Water, as needed

For the Bhaji/Potato Masala

  • 3–4 medium potatoes, boiled & crumbled

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 green chilies, slit

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

  • 1 tsp urad dal

  • 1 tsp chana dal

  • 1 sprig curry leaves

  • Β½ tsp turmeric

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • Salt to taste

  • Fresh coriander, chopped

🍽️ Instructions

  • 1. Prepare Dosa Batter

    Grind and ferment the batter overnight just as for regular dosa.

    2. Make the Potato Masala

    • Heat oil; add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal.

    • Add curry leaves, chilies, and onions; sautΓ© until translucent.

    • Mix in turmeric, salt, and potatoes.

    • Toss well; finish with coriander.

    3. Cook the Dosa

    • Heat a dosa tawa.

    • Spread a ladle of batter into a thin circle.

    • Drizzle oil around the edges.

    • Cook until crisp and golden.

    4. Add Masala & Fold

    Place a generous spoonful of potato masala in the center.
    Fold the dosa into a roll or triangle.

    5. Serve

    Pair with coconut chutney and hot sambar.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, sambar, and a side of milagai podi.

For a tiffin-center feel, add crisp vadas and filter coffee.

πŸ’¬ Soulful Note

There’s a kind of joy in tearing into a crisp masala dosa β€” the crackle of the crust, the warmth of the potato masala,

the aromas that linger like stories from home.

πŸ“š Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

Cook's Wisdom

Tip: For crisp dosa: tawa must be medium-hot, not smoking.

  • Add a little ghee around the edges for hotel-style flavor.

  • Potato masala can include peas, carrots, or ginger.

  • Don’t flip the dosa β€” masala dosa is cooked on one side only.

πŸ“Š Nutrition (Per Serving β€” Approx.)

  • Calories 220

  • Protein 4g

  • Carbs 36g

  • Fat 6g

  • Fiber 3g

πŸƒπŸŒΆπŸƒ The Bottom Line

A perfect balance of crisp, spice, and comfort β€” masala dosa is the dish that turns everyday mornings into something special.

🧑 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

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Hi, I’m Maya Shetty β€” cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart β€” where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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