Masala dosa with mint rasam
World Table cookbook, ACP Books
Serving size: Serves 4
Cuisine type: IndianCooking time: Less than 60 minutes
Course: Lunch,
MainFavourite flavours: Saucy
Masala dosa with mint rasam
INGREDIENTS
2 large potatoes (600g), cut into 2cm (¾-inch) pieces
1 tablespoon dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 medium brown onions (300g), sliced thinly
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
10 dried curry leaves
¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
4 chapatis
¼ cup (80g) mango chutney
mint rasam
2 teaspoons red lentils
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
2 medium tomatoes (300g), chopped coarsely
1 long green chilli, chopped finely
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
¼ cup (50g) red lentils, extra
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1¼ cups (310ml) water
METHOD
Boil, steam or microwave potato until tender; drain.
Meanwhile, using mortar and pestle, lightly crush chickpeas.
Heat oil in large frying pan; cook onion, stirring, until soft. Add seeds, turmeric, chilli, leaves and crushed chickpeas; cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat 10 minutes. Add potato and buttermilk; cook, covered, over low heat 5 minutes. Stir coriander into the potato masala.
Meanwhile, make mint rasam.
Warm chapatis, one at a time, in large heated frying pan; place a quarter of the potato masala on each chapati then roll to make filled masala dosa. Serve with mint rasam and chutney.
Mint rasam
Dry-fry lentils, seeds and chilli flakes in small frying pan, stirring, until fragrant. Using mortar and pestle, crush mixture finely. Place tomato, green chilli, mint and lentil mixture in medium saucepan; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add extra lentils, tamarind and the water; bring to the boil. Boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally,
about 10 minutes or until lentils are soft and liquid has almost evaporated.
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