Showing posts with label masala dosa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label masala dosa. Show all posts

August 4, 2012

Chicken Masala Dosa

Ingredients 
Dosa batter - 1 cup
Boneless chicken - 1cup, cooked and minced
Onion - 1 big,thinly sliced
Tomato -1 medium
Chilly powder-2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Garam Masala - 1tsp
Ginger - 1tsp chopped
Garlic - 1 tsp chopped
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Salt
Curry leaves
Mustard
Cooking Oil
 
Directions
1. Cook the boneless cubed chicken in enough water, with salt turmeric powder and pepper powder.When done , shred the chicken into small pieces
2. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds,and then add ginger,garlic,curry leaves,onion and saute well until they are soft and brown.
3. Now add  tomato until they are soft .Reduce heat and add all powders and fry until its raw smell goes.
4. Now add the minced chicken and mix well. Adjust salt.Make sure the masala is well coated on chicken. Switch off the stove and allow it to cool.Keep aside.
5. Heat a griddle or non stick pan.If using griddle ,drizzle it with gingelly oil.
6. Pour a ladle full of batter on the pan, and spread in circular shape.Drizzle oil (coconut oil preferred) around the edges and let it cook.When the dosa turns light brown(4-5 min),flip it and let the other side cook(1-2 min).Flip again.
7. Reduce the heat or transfer the dosa to a flat plate.Pour a spoonful of chicken masala to the center and fold the dosa in your desired shape-:semi circle,tube,triangle etc..
Serve hot ...

July 23, 2012

Spring Masala Dosa / Vegetable Masala Dosa

Ingredients
Dosa batter - 2 cup
Potato- 1/2 cup,peeled and cubed
Cauliflower- 1/2 cup
Beans- 1/2 cup chopped
Carrot- 1/2 cup,peeled and cubed
Green peas- 1/4 cup
Onion -1 small, chopped
Cashew nuts- 5-6 nos
Coconut milk(Cow milk) - 1-2 tbsp
Chilly powder- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 -3/4 tsp
Garlic -2 cloves
Ginger - 2 small pieces
Coriander leaves- 2 tbsp chopped (optional)
Cooking oil
Mustard
Salt 
  Directions
1. Heat oil in a vessel ,splutter mustard seeds and  saute the chopped vegetables and cashew nuts for a few minutes.Add all the powders and saute until raw smell goes.
2. Add half cup of water and salt.Cook for 5-10 minutes.Then add coconut milk and let the masala thicken.
3.When the vegetables are done,and water is evaporated mash the vegetables lightly.Throw in coriander leaves and mix.Masala is ready ,keep it aside.
4. Heat a griddle or non stick pan. If using griddle,grease it with gingelly oil.
5.Pour a ladle full of batter on the pan and spread in circular shape. Drizzle oil (coconut oil preferred )around the edges and let it cook . When the dosa turns light brown (in 4-5 minutes)flip it and cook the other side (1-2 minutes).Flip again 
6. Put a spoonful of  masala on its center and fold the dosa in your desired shape like semi circle or like a tube or a triangle.
Serve hot with chutney and sambar ...
Note : You can use the vegetable of your choice,like cabbage, bell peppers,broccoli, and nuts like cashew nuts, almond, pistachios,walnuts ,dried cranberries ,raisins,etc..