Masala Dosa, also called Masale dosey ( ಮಸಾಲೆ ದೋಸೆ ), is a South Indian dish. It is a type of

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and has its origin in Udupi cuisine of

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. It is made from

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, lentils,

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, Chana dal,

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, puffed rice,

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, dry red chilli and served with potato curry,

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s, and sambar. It is popular in South India, but can be found in all other parts of the country and overseas. In South India, the preparation of masala dosa varies from city to city. There are variations in Masala dosa like

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butter dosa and paper masala dosa.

Preparation

The dosa is made by soaking rice and lentils overnight in water and then grinding it into a batter. The batter is fermented overnight. It is pan-roasted until crispy and served with potato curry, chutneys or sambar.

Variations

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References

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