Crispy Ghee Masala Dosa with Spiced Potato Filling

Ghee Masala Dosa Recipe

Description:
Ghee Masala Dosa is a South Indian breakfast delight that’s both delicious and nutritious, featuring a spiced potato filling encased in a crisp, golden dosa. The rich, buttery flavor of ghee elevates this dish, making it an irresistible meal for both adults and children. It’s not only a comforting choice for breakfast but also a satisfying, wholesome option that can be enjoyed throughout the day.

Cuisine: South Indian Recipes
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Potato Filling

Ingredients for the Seasoning of Potatoes

Other Ingredients

Preparation Time

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Potato Filling

1. Heat Oil: Begin by heating the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
2. Roast Dals & Mustard Seeds: Add the mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Roast them until they turn golden brown, releasing their aromatic flavor.
3. Sauté Aromatics: Add the finely chopped ginger, onions, curry leaves, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn soft and translucent.
4. Add Potatoes & Spices: Stir in the coarsely mashed boiled potatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly incorporated into the potatoes.
5. Simmer for Flavor: Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Finish with Coriander: Turn off the heat and stir in the freshly chopped coriander leaves. Your potato filling is now ready to be used in the masala dosa.

Step 2: Make the Dosas

1. Heat the Dosa Pan: Heat a dosa pan or griddle over medium heat. To test if it’s hot enough, sprinkle a little water on the pan. If the water sizzles, the pan is ready for making dosas.
2. Spread the Batter: Pour a ladleful of idli dosa batter onto the hot pan. Using the back of the ladle, spread the batter evenly in a spiral motion from the center outward, forming a thin, round dosa.
3. Add Ghee: Drizzle a teaspoon of ghee or oil around the edges of the dosa to help it crisp up. Increase the heat slightly and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom of the dosa turns golden brown and crisp.
4. Flip and Cook: Once the bottom is golden, carefully flip the dosa to cook the other side for a few seconds.
5. Add the Filling: Flip the dosa back to the original side and spoon a generous amount of the potato filling onto one corner of the dosa.
6. Fold the Dosa: Gently fold the dosa over the filling, forming a half-moon shape.
7. Serve: Transfer the hot, crispy Ghee Masala Dosa onto a serving plate.

Step 3: Serve & Enjoy

For the perfect breakfast experience, serve your Ghee Masala Dosa with Green Coriander Coconut Chutney and Bangalore Restaurant Style Sambar. This combination offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Tips & Variations

• Ghee vs Oil: For an authentic and rich flavor, ghee is used to roast the dosa and to cook the potato filling. However, if you prefer a lighter version, you can use oil instead.
• Crispy Dosa: To achieve extra crispy dosas, spread the batter as thinly as possible and ensure the pan is hot enough before pouring the batter.
• Potato Filling: You can add extra vegetables like peas or carrots to the potato filling for added flavor and texture.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.)

Ghee Masala Dosa is a delicious, healthy South Indian breakfast option that’s packed with flavors. The crispy dosa, filled with spiced mashed potatoes, makes for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for breakfast or any time of the day.