How to make Delicious Sooji Masala Dosa?

Sooji Masala Dosa is a popular South Indian dish made of a fermented rice and lentil batter and filled with a spiced potato mixture. Here’s a recipe for making Sooji Masala Dosa at home:

Ingredients for the batter:

• 2 cups parboiled rice
• 1 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
• Salt to taste

Ingredients for the filling:

• 4-5 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Salt to taste
• Oil for cooking

Instructions for the batter:

1. Soak the parboiled rice and urad dal in water for at least 4 hours.
2. Drain the water and grind the rice and dal to a fine batter.
3. Add enough water to make the batter to a smooth and flowing consistency.
4. Cover the batter and keep it in a warm place to ferment for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Instructions for the filling:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add onion and green chilies and sauté until onions are translucent.
4. Add the mashed potatoes, cilantro and salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and set aside.

Instructions for making the dosa:

1. Heat a non-stick griddle or tawa over medium heat.
2. Once the griddle is hot, ladle a scoop of batter in the center of the griddle and spread it evenly in a circular motion from the center to the edges to make a thin and crispy dosa.
3. Spread some oil or ghee over the dosa.
4. Once the dosa is cooked, add the filling to one side of the dosa.
5. Fold the dosa over the filling and press gently.
6. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
7. Serve the Sooji Masala Dosa hot with chutney or sambar.

Note: You can adjust the consistency of the batter by adding more water or rice flour if needed.