aloo dosa English Simple Recipes

 

English Simple Recipes

Aloo Dosa is a popular South Indian dish made with crispy dosa filled with a English Simple Recipes spiced potato filling. Here's a simple recipe to make this delicious dish at home:

Ingredients:

For Dosa Batter:

• 1 cup rice

• 1/4 cup urad dal (split black gram)

• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds (optional)

• Water (as needed)

• Salt to taste

For Aloo Filling:

• 2 large potatoes (boiled and mashed)

• 1 onion (finely chopped)

• 1-2 green chilies (finely chopped)

• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

• 1/2 tsp ginger (grated or chopped)

• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Dosa Batter

1. Soak the rice and dal: In a bowl, soak the rice and urad dal with fenugreek seeds Hindi Simple Recipes (if using) for about 4-6 hours or overnight.

2. Grind the batter: Drain the soaked rice and dal. Grind them together in a blender or wet grinder with some water to make a smooth batter. The consistency should be slightly thick, but pourable.

3. Ferment the batter: Transfer the batter into a large bowl, cover it, and let it ferment for 8-12 hours (depending on the weather). Once fermented, it should become slightly bubbly and rise.

Step 2: Prepare the Aloo Filling

1. Heat oil: In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.

2. Add spices: Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

3. Add onions and chilies: Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions become soft.

4. Add spices: Add Marathi Simple Recipes turmeric powder and grated ginger. Stir well.

5. Add potatoes: Add the boiled and mashed potatoes to the pan. Mix everything together. Season with salt and cook for 2-3 minutes. Finally, stir in the chopped coriander leaves. Set aside the filling.

Step 3: Make the Dosa

1. Heat a pan or griddle: Preheat a non-stick tawa or griddle on medium heat.

2. Spread the batter: Lightly grease the tawa with a few drops of oil. Pour a ladle of dosa batter onto the center of the tawa and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.

3. Cook the dosa: Let the dosa cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges become crispy and golden brown. Drizzle a little oil around the edges if needed.

4. Add the filling: Once the dosa is cooked and crispy, add a portion of the aloo filling in the center. Fold the dosa over the filling and serve hot.

Serving:

• Serve the Aloo Dosa with coconut chutney, sambar, or tomato chutney on the side.

Enjoy your homemade crispy Aloo Dosa!