Mysore Masala Dosa Recipe - Authentic Karnataka Recipes

Mysore Masala Dosa is an Classic Karnataka Breakfast Recipe. Dosa's  are Crisp at outside, and spongy inside, Spread with hot Red chutney as one layer  & Potato filling in another layer,makes the dosa, hot & Spicy. Dosa filling with  Hot chutney,with a dollop of butter, when blended with mild potatoes tastes awesome.Coconut Chutney is a Perfect Accompaniment for this Dosa.when you go for Karnataka Restaurants,never miss this yummy Dosa. 

Mysore Masala Dosa 

 Prep Time : 4 hrs Soaking + 9 hrs Fermentation. 

Cook Time : 3 - 4 minutes per dosa.

Recipe Category:Karntaka Cusine.

serves  :   4 .   

Ingredients for Dosa Batter

Idli Rice - 1 cup.

Raw Rice - 1 cup.

Urad dal - 1/2 cup.

Poha(avalakki) - 1/2 cup.

Chana dal - 1/4 cup.

Toor dal - 1/4 cup.

Methi seeds - 1 tsp.

salt - as Needed.

Ingredients for Red Chutney

Fried Gram - 1/4 cup.

Shallots - 10.

Garlic - 6.

Red chillies - 7.

Tamarind - small piece.

salt - Needed.

oil - to fry.

Ingredients for Potato Masala

Potatoes(big) - 3.

Onions(big) - 3, or chopped onions - 1 cup.

Green chillies - 2.

Cashews - 15.

Ginger - 1 inch(chopped finely)

curry leaves - 1 sprig.

salt - to taste.

oil - to fry.

water - 1/3 cup.

Turmeric - 1/4 tsp.

cilantro - for Garnishing.

To Temper

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp.

urad dal - 2 tsp.

chana dal - 2 tsp.

Preparation of  Dosa Batter

Soak  Idli Rice,Raw Rice,urad dal,chana dal,Toor dal,methi seeds for 5 hrs, or overnight with needed water.  just wash and add Poha, while grinding. Then Grind everything into smooth paste,with needed water & salt in a wet Grinder.Allow it to ferment for 7 - 8 hrs,or overnight.Let the consistency of batter be dosa batter consistency.

Method

Preparation of Hot Red Chutney

• Heat the kadai, add 1 tsp of oil,  add Red chillies & tamarind, saute  for 2 - 3 minutes.Then add shallots,Garlic, saute till shallots turns light Golden brown colour, then add Fried Gram mix well. 
• Switch off the flame. Grind everything into a smooth Paste with needed water & salt.Now Red chutney is Ready.

Preparation of Potato Masala

• Cook the potatoes for 3 whistles, then remove the skin, & mash it well.
• Heat the oil, add mustard seeds when it splutters, add urad dal,chana dal  cashews & curry leaves, saute till dals turns golden brown.

• Add onions, Ginger and Green chillies. Saute till onions turns slightly  golden brown.
• Then add 1/3 cup of water, needed salt and 1/4 tsp of turmeric.When water starts boiling add mashed potatoes, saute for few seconds till water is absorbed, and it becomes a thick curry.

• Garnish with fresh cilantro.Now Potato curry is Ready.

Dosa Preparation

• Heat the tawa, spread the dosa. Drizzle some oil.
• When dosa is half cooked, spoon it with 1 tbsp of  Red chutney.Spread the chutney over the dosa, evenly, as shown in the Picture.

• Then add  butter, and spread evenly.(optional)
• Finally top with 3 tbsp of Potato Masala, slightly spread the Masala, and Fold the Dosa.
• Don't flip the Dosa.Serve hot with Coconut Chutney or Sambar.

Notes

• Always use wet Grinder, for Good Results.
• Taste of Masala dosa depends on  Red chutney.I made the Red chutney with Hot & Spicy. if you want less spiciness, reduce the no of Red chillies. 
• Adding Ginger gives nice flavour to Masala.
• Make the masala, as little thick curry,than dry, for good Taste.
• Adding butter is optional, if you want nice crispy browning texture, add butter.
• Coconut Chutney is an apt combination for this Dosa.