Stuffed Mini Dosas
by Tarla Dalal

Stuffed Mini Dosas are a formidable contender to samosas! When you are bored of serving the same old samosas and kachoris at high-tea, cocktail or chaat parties, try this exciting snack instead. The mini dosas are conveniently made of a green gram based batter, which requires no fermentation. To add to the crispy excitement of these dosas, they are stuffed with a succulent potato and capsicum mixture, which makes this handy-sized snack a thrilling mouthful indeed!

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Stuffed Mini Dosas recipe - How to make Stuffed Mini Dosas

For The Dosas
1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
1 green chilli
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
oil for cooking

For The Stuffing
1 cup boiled , peeled and chopped potatoes
1/2 cup capsicum , chopped
1 small onion , chopped
1 green chilli , finely chopped
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp butter
salt to taste

Method
For the dosas

Wash and soak the green gram in water for at least 4 hours.
Drain and grind to a smooth paste along with the green chilli, ginger and ¼ cup of water.
Add the asafoetida,1 tablespoon of oil, salt and ¼ cup of water and mix well. Keep aside.

For the stuffing

Heat the butter and add the onion and green chilli. Sauté for a few minutes till the onion turns translucent.
Add the capsicum, potatoes,chilli powder and salt and mix well.
Remove from the fire and keep aside.

How to proceed

Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly with oil.
When hot, pour a tablespoonful of the dosa batter, spread using a circular motion to make a thin dosa approximately 75 mm (3") in diameter and cook on one side.
Pour a little oil along the edges while cooking.
When crispy, place a spoonful of the stuffing on it and roll to form a cylindrical shape.
Repeat with the remaining batter and stuffing to make 19 more mini dosas.
Serve hot.