Classic Masala Dosa Recipe

Name: Classic Masala Dosa Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups short-grain rice; 1/2 cup urad dal (split husked black lentils); 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Vegetable oil, for frying; 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 small dried hot red peppers; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; Pinch of asafetida; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 6 to 8 curry leaves; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 small green chiles, finely chopped; 1 1/2 pounds yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, boiled, peeled and cubed; 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems

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A properly made crisp and savory Indian dosa is wonderfully delicious, and fairly simple to make at home, with this caveat: the batter must be fermented overnight for the correct texture and...

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Ingredients

2 cups short-grain rice
1/2 cup urad dal (split husked black lentils)
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 small dried hot red peppers
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Pinch of asafetida
1 tablespoon grated ginger
6 to 8 curry leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 small green chiles, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, boiled, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems