Masala dosa with curried potatoes and coconut chutney
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In a mixing bowl, whisk rice flour and black gram flour with a splash of water, adding more water every few stirs until the batter is very smooth and lump free.
- rice flour
- black gram flour
- water
Cover with plastic wrap and rest at room temperature about 10 to 12 hours, until a little less than double in volume.
- coconut flakes
- hydrated chickpeas
- serrano pepper
- yellow banana peppers
- fresh ginger
- garlic
- coconut cream
- kosher salt
- water
An hour or two before the batter is ready, blend coconut flakes, hydrated chickpeas, serrano and yellow banana peppers, fresh ginger, garlic, coconut cream, a pinch or two of kosher salt and a splash of water on high 2 to 3 minutes until combined with a slightly grainy texture.
- cumin seeds
- celery seeds
- mustard seeds
- curry powder
- chili flakes
- canola oil
In a small pot over medium to high heat, toast cumin seeds, celery seeds, mustard seeds, curry powder and chili flakes in canola oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Spiced oil over the chutney
Drizzle the flavored oil generously over the coconut chutney and set aside.
- canola oil
In a medium to large saute pan over high heat, saute the cut potatoes in canola oil with celery seeds, mustard seeds, cumin powder, fennel seeds, garlic and green onion for 4 to 5 minutes.
- cut potatoes
- celery seeds
- mustard seeds
- cumin powder
- fennel seeds
- garlic
- green onion
- water
Add a splash or two of water and cook 20 to 30 minutes more, until the potatoes are extremely tender and can be slightly mashed.
Uncover the batter and mix in a pinch or two of salt and some sugar. Heat a large non-stick saute pan on high for 2 to 3 minutes.
Cooking the dosas
- salt
- sugar
Quickly wipe the hot pan with a damp towel to even out the temperature, add batter and spread it edge to edge; cook 4 to 5 minutes until the edges lift and the middle is dark golden brown. Repeat until the batter is used up.
- cilantro
Serve the dosas with a generous amount of the curried potatoes and the coconut chutney.
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