Masala Dosa Recipe with Vegetable Filling
Description:
This unique masala dosa recipe swaps the traditional potato filling for a crunchy, aromatic vegetable filling made with red bell peppers, tomatoes, and a blend of sautéed onions, ginger, garlic, and spices. It’s a flavorful twist on the classic South Indian dosa, perfect for breakfast!
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
For the Dosa:
- 2 cups Dosa rice
- 1/2 cup Black Urad Dal (Split)
- 1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Oil (or castor oil) for frying the dosa
For the Vegetable Filling:
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum), chopped
- 2 Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Red Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Green Chillies, chopped (seeds removed)
- 1/2 inch Ginger, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 20 Curry leaves
- 1 Dry Red Chilli
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/Kadugu)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- A pinch of Asafoetida (hing)
- 2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, chopped
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dosa Batter:
To make the batter, refer to the link on how to prepare Dosa Batter. Allow the batter to ferment as per the instructions. -
Prepare the Vegetable Filling:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chilli, and a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
- Once the mustard seeds splutter, add the curry leaves, followed by finely chopped onions, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions turn soft and translucent.
- Add chopped green chillies, red bell peppers, and tomatoes. Stir well and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Season with salt and cook for another 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
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Cook the Dosa:
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle. Grease it lightly with oil and pour a ladle of dosa batter onto the pan. Spread it into a thin circle and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges become crispy. -
Assemble the Masala Dosa:
Once the dosa is cooked, spoon the vegetable filling onto the center. Fold the dosa over the filling and serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Enjoy this crispy, flavorful masala dosa with a delicious vegetable filling!
This recipe offers a fresh twist on the traditional masala dosa, making it a delightful breakfast option that’s light yet satisfying!
