How long does Masala Dosa take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Masala Dosa serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Masala Dosa vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Masala Dosa spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Masala Dosa?

2 cup Idli Dosa Batter, 4 Potato, 12 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Dosa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Masala Dosa?

About 282 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Masala Dosa

Name: Masala Dosa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 10 cloves Garlic; 12 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tbsp Cashew (half); 1 sprigs Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Asafoetida; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 4 Potato, Boiled; 1 tsp Roasted Jeera Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 cup Idli Dosa Batter; 1 tsp Ghee

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Karnataka masala dosa spread with red chutney, filled with a potato masala with cashews and curry leaves. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Garlic10 cloves
Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli12
Salt2 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cashew (half)1 tbsp
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped1 sprigs
Asafoetida1 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Potato, Boiled4
Roasted Jeera Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Idli Dosa BatterSee how to make it2 cup
Ghee1 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	282kcal	1128kcal
Protein	7.3g	29g
Carbohydrate	46g	185g
Fat	8.1g	32g
Fibre	5.8g	23g
Sugar	1.6g	6.4g

Cookd masalas for idli dosa batter

Method

1
Add all the ingredients for Red Chutney into a blender and make a coarse paste.
GarlicKashmiri Dry Red ChilliSaltKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2
In a pan over medium heat add oil, once hot add mustard seeds and cashew nuts. Once splutter add curry leaves, hing, green chilli and saute until aromatic. Add the potato and mash it down. Add salt, turmeric and mix well.
OilMustard SeedsCashew (half)Curry leavesAsafoetidaGreen ChilliPotatoRoasted Jeera PowderSaltTurmeric Powder
3
Using a ladle of batter make yourself a dosa. Add 1 tsp of your red chutney and spread it around the dosa. Add 1 tsp of ghee on the dosa. Add 2 tbsp of your prepared potato filling in the center of the dosa. Close the dosa by half and serve with some coconut chutney.
Idli Dosa BatterGhee

Before you start

How long does Masala Dosa take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Masala Dosa serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Masala Dosa vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Masala Dosa spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Masala Dosa?: 2 cup Idli Dosa Batter, 4 Potato, 12 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Dosa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Masala Dosa?: About 282 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.