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Masala Dosa

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9/10

A thin, crispy fermented rice-and-lentil crepe filled with spiced mashed potatoes, served with sambar and coconut chutney.

Vegetarian Breakfast Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Overnight fermentation of rice and lentil batter develops lactic acid for tang and CO2 for lightness; spreading thin on a hot griddle creates a crepe that's simultaneously crispy and lacy.

Key Ingredients

rice urad dal fenugreek seeds potatoes mustard seeds curry leaves sambar coconut chutney

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