New Delhi: South Indian food offers a burst of vibrant flavours, each one more delicious than the other! Indulging in the goodness of South Indian cuisine is the ultimate form of self-care. There is something particularly wholesome about enjoying South Indian food. From crispy dosas to fluffy idlis, one can never have enough. Among the many dishes, the most popular South Indian delicacy nowadays is podi masala dosa.
Podi masala dosa is similar to a plain dosa, but it features ‘podi,’ a spicy, dry powder. This podi masala is a spice mix made using lentils, chilli peppers, and other flavourful spices. It will elevate your dosa to the next level instantly. With this podi masala, your dosa gets a flavourful and spicy kick. Fortunately, you can easily prepare podi masala dosa at home. To do so, you will first need to prepare the podi masala, which will later be spread onto a crispy dosa. Let us dive into this podi masala dosa recipe!
Podi Masala Dosa Recipe
Follow these steps carefully to prepare the most delicious podi masala dosa at home!
Podi Masala Dosa Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
- 1 tsp oil
- ¼ cup urad dal
- ¼ cup chana dal
- 6 dried red chillies
- A few curry leaves
- 2 tbsp dry coconut (kopra), sliced
- A small ball-sized piece of tamarind
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
- 1 tsp salt
How to Make Podi Masala Dosa
1. Making the Podi Masala:
- In a large tawa, dry roast 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds on a low flame.
- Transfer the roasted seeds to a blender and set aside.
- In the same tawa, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and add ¼ cup of urad dal and ¼ cup of chana dal.
- Next, add 6 dried red chillies and a few curry leaves, roasting them on a low flame.
- Now add 2 tablespoons of dry coconut and roast until the coconut turns golden.
- Let the mixture cool completely, then transfer it to a blender (mixi).
- Add a small ball-sized piece of tamarind, ¼ teaspoon of turmeric, a pinch of hing, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Blend the ingredients into a coarse powder without adding water.
- Your dosa podi is now ready. Store it in an airtight container for later use or apply it immediately to your dosas.
2. Making the Podi Masala Dosa:
- To prepare the dosa, pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto a heated tawa.
- Cover and cook the dosa for 1 minute or until it is partially cooked.
- Once partially cooked, sprinkle the prepared podi evenly over the dosa.
- Spread 1–2 teaspoons of ghee uniformly over the dosa.
- Cover and allow it to simmer for 30 seconds or until the dosa is fully cooked.
- Finally, enjoy your podi masala dosa with chutney and sambar!
Try this podi masala dosa recipe at home and savour the burst of flavours in your freshly prepared meal!
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