Masala dosa - Vegan Pancake

South Indian special with Potato Filling

You could call it Indian pancake recipe. The plain dosa is made from rice and black lentil(black gram dal) that is rich in protein. 

The masala is the stuffing that is made with potatoes, is the potato subji(also refered to as potato masala, aloo bhaji, aloo subji.) The potato masala is stuffed inside the dosa and is called Masala-Dosa.

The dosas from South Indian (Udupi) hotels are popular the world over. Not just dosas but other items, such as idli, upma, vade, are popular too. 

Among dosas, there are variations such as plain-masala dosa, rava masala , mysore masala, davangere benne dosai(butter dosa from Davangere) instant dosa etc.

Dosa is generally  served with coconut chutney. But you can also use any other chuteny of your choice. Other items such as potato bhaji, sambar, make it more special.

Asslemble the things for the final step of the dosa. You will find the instructions below for each step. Dosa is one of the easiest things to make. You have the choice to serve it only with coconut chutney

For making masala-dosa go to get the instructions for each item:

• How to make dosa batter and prepare dosa.

• How to make Potato Masala

• How to Make Coconut Chutney

• How to make Sambar

After you have got your dosa batter, potato masala, sambar and coconut chutney ready, it is time to make Masala-Dosai.
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How to assemble Masala Dosa:
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1. Heat tava(girdle) and pour a ladleful dosa batter on the girdle. Spread it into a thin round circle of about 8-10 inch diameter.
2. Add a little oil on the sides of the dosa.
3. When the bottom side is golden brown, Put a large spoonful potato subji and fold the dosa in half.
4. Remove the dosa and put it on a plate.

Serve it with Coconut Chutney and a bowl of Sambar and butter or Ghee(optional).

It is a filling meal and you can have it at anytime of the day. It is good for breakfast or dinner. It can also be eaten as evening snack. Doesn’t matter when. It is good to eat any time and every time.

Tips: 

• If you are using non stick pan for making dosa, you may omit adding oil on the dosa if you wish. 
• Dosa batter can be used to make uttapam. If it is a little sour(2-3 days later) it is all the better.
  

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