Masala Dosa, also called dosey or dosai, is a South Indian dish. It is a type of dosa and has its origins in Udupi cuisine of Karnataka.[1][2][3][4] It is made from rice, lentils, Urad dal, Chana dal, fenugreek, puffed rice, Toor dal, dry red chilli and served with potato curry, chutneys, and sambar. It is popular in South India,[5] but can be found in all other parts of the country[6][7] and overseas.[8][9] In South India, the preparation of masala dosa varies from city to city.[6] There are variations in Masala dosa like Davanagere butter dosa and paper masala dosa.
![]() Masala dosa with chutney, sambar & potato curry | |
Type | Dosa |
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Course | Chutney, Sambar, Potato Curry |
Place of origin | India |
Region or state | Udupi, Karnataka |
Main ingredients | Parboiled rice, potato |
Variations | Davanagere benne masale dosey, rava dosa, onion dosa, paper masala dosa. |
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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.
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