🇮🇳 Indian Cuisine · Breakfast

Masala Dosa

Prep

20 mins

Cook

10 mins

Serves

4

Difficulty

Medium

A crispy, wafer-thin fermented crepe from South India filled with spiced potato masala and served with chutneys.

Ingredients

  • 400g chickpeas
  • 300g semolina
  • a handful of minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1 cup potatoes, sliced
  • a handful of fresh mint, chopped
  • roasted cashews, for serving
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 green chilies, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather and prep the flattened rice (poha) and chicken thighs, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

  2. 2

    Heat ghee in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Add the curry leaves and cauliflower florets, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chicken thighs, season with red chili powder, and cook until just done, about 10 mins.

  5. 5

    Warm the flattened rice (poha) alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Plate the flattened rice (poha) and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with lemon wedges and finish with a sprinkle of mint.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while everything is warm.

Tips

Prep the flattened rice (poha) and chicken thighs the night before to make busy mornings much easier.

Make a double batch — leftovers reheat beautifully for a quick weekday breakfast.