Cultural signature · Karnataka

Mysore Masala Dosa

“A crisp fermented dosa spread with fiery chutney and spiced potato.”

Prep
25m
Cook
20m
Serves
4 dosas
Spice
Medium
Crisp Mysore masala dosa filled with spiced potato

Instructions

  1. 01

    Make the potato filling

    Heat oil. Splutter mustard seeds, then add urad dal, curry leaves, and green chillies. Add onion and cook until soft.

  2. 02

    Season the potatoes

    Add turmeric, potatoes, salt, and a splash of water. Fold together and cook until the filling is moist but not wet.

  3. 03

    Spread the dosa

    Heat a flat griddle. Pour a ladle of batter in the centre and spread it outward in a thin spiral.

  4. 04

    Crisp the base

    Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges and cook until the underside is golden and releases cleanly.

  5. 05

    Add chutney and filling

    Spread a thin layer of red chutney over the dosa, place potato filling in the centre, then fold and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with coconut chutney and hot sambar.

The Story

Mysuru’s celebrated breakfast, golden from the griddle.