Shruti Rasoi: Masala Dosa with Sambhar

Hi Friends ...
Weekend started and everyone loves to spend time with family and having good food at home...
So friends what about having a heavy brunch on Saturday mornings with your family ???
Enjoy masala dosa with sambhar this weekend :-)

Ingredients:

1 cup plain rice.
1 cup parboiled rice.
1/4 cup white urad dal.
1/2 tsp. methi (fenugreek) seeds
Oil as preferred
Water for grinding

For masala:

2 large onions (finely chopped)
2 large potatoes boiled and peeled (roughly mashed)
2-3 green chilies (finely chopped)
1 tbsp chopped coriander
8-10 cashews halved
1/2 tsp urad dal,
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
Oil
1/4 tsp turmeric
Salt to taste

Method:

Wash the rice and dal together. Add plenty of water and methi seeds. Allow to soak for 7-8 hours or overnight. Grind to a paste.
Don't turn it into fine paste rawa-like grains should be there.
Keep aside in a warm place for 8-10 hours.
The consistency of the batter should be enough to thickly coat on a spoon when dipped.
Heat the iron griddle or non-stick tawa well. Spread the mix on pan in circular motion to make thin dosa. Pour a tsp.of oil over it.
Place a tbsp. Masala in the centre. Fold into triangle (or any other shape). Remove with from tawa when crisp. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

For Masala

Heat oil, add cashews and brown lightly.
Add dal, cumin seeds,mustard seeds, once they splutter. Add chillies and onions. Fry till tender.
Add turmeric, salt, potatoes, coriander. Mix well.