Beetroot Masala Dosa (Indian Coffee House Style)

            The very first thing that comes to your mind when you think about a South Indian breakfast is hot  and crispy  dosa , soft and fluffy idlis, sambar, masala dosa, variety chutneys, filter coffee etc. This "Beetroot Masala Dosa" - a slight variation of the normal masala dosa and has a filling made with beetroot, potatoes, carrots and onion , is perfect for breakfast as well as dinner. This "Beetroot Masala Dosa" dosa is very popular among Malayalis who have visited the Indian Coffee House (ICH- a restaurant chain in India). 

Ingredients

• Dosa batter -  4 cups (for recipe click Dosa)
• Ghee/Oil -As needed

For masala

• Potato-2 medium cubed
• Onion -1 sliced
• Carrot -1 big cubed
• Beetoot -1 small cubed
• Green Peas - 2 tbsp (frozen - optional)
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Split urad dal - 1tsp
• Chana Dal - 1tbsp
• Ginger - 1 tsp chopped finely
• Green chilli - 2 chopped
• Curry leaves- few
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
• Hing / asafoetida - a pinch
• Water - as needed
• Salt as needed
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Method

For preparing "Beetroot  Masala"

1.  Peel the skin of the  beetroot , carrot and potatoes and cut them into cubes.
2. In a pressure cooker add the cubed veggies  along with green peas , salt , 1 green chilli, cook with adequate salt, turmeric powder and water in a pressure cooker.(2 whistles)
3. When pressure is released open and gently mash the veggies.
4. In a  pan add oil.Splutter mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal ,hing and curry leaves. 
5. Saute ginger followed by sliced onion and green chilli.
6. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste.
7. Add mashed veggies and give a nice stir and cook for a minute.
8. The "masala " is ready. Switch off and keep aside.

For masala dosa

1. Heat a tawa and pour a laddle full of dosa batter and spread well. Add oil/ghee.
2. When the bottom of dosa turns golden brown , add required quantity of prepared "masala" and spread well.
3. Roll the dosa to desired shape  and serve hot with some  sambar, coconut chutney and  filter coffee