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    Mysore Masala Dosa Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 8, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Mysore Masala Dosa is a popular breakfast dish in the town of Udupi in Karnataka. It is thin crepes made with rice and urad dal batter spread with spicy chutney and potato masala. It is slightly different from my masala dosa. This dish is usually enjoyed with some coconut chutney and sambar.

    mysore masala dosa served with chutney and sambar

    Mysore Masala Dosa

    Dosa and idlis are a staple of South Indian meal. They are a lifesaver when you have no time to make anything. It is served with chutney or sambar.

    Table of Contents

    • About Mysore Masala Dosa
    • Watch Mysore Masala Dosa Video
    • Mysore Masala Dosa (Potato Masala) Ingredients
    • Red Chutney Ingredients
    • How to Make Mysore Masala Dosa (Stepwise Pictures)
    • Expert Tips
    • 📖 Recipe Card
    • Mysore Masala Dosa | Mysore Masala Dosa Recipe

    About Mysore Masala Dosa

    Mysore Masala dosa is one of famous South Indian breakfast cuisine which is originated from  Thuluva Udupi or Mangalorean cuisine of Karnataka.

    The Mysore Masala Dosa slightly differs from other varieties. It is thin and roasted crispy brown outside and filled inside with signature spicy Potato mixture. Finally it is topped with spicy red garlic chutney outside. But this dosa is a special one, they have a spicy masala inside them, so they don’t need any side dish with them. Taste great hot.

    This Dosa is slightly varied from the Masala Dosa that I posted yesterday. It has a spicy red chutney applied all over the dosa. This taste good but it will be a little spicier. For all spice lovers this is the one.

    Similar Recipes,

    Idli Recipes
    Dosa Recipes
    Chutney Recipes
    Sambar Recipes

    Watch Mysore Masala Dosa Video

    YouTube video
    mysore masala dosa served with chutney and sambar close shot

    For making mysore masala dosa a special dosa batter is made which includes split chana dal, urad dal, raw rice, idli rice and poha. Once the batter is fermented a pinch of sugar is added in the batter which provides the crispy golden brown colour to the dosa.

    But I use my regular everyday dosa batter. You can use store bought dosa batter as well. If you are struggling to get golden colour you can add a pinch of sugar to the dosa batter.

    Using a cast iron dosa pan to cook dosa helps with the golden brown colour. Make sure you serve mysore masala dosa hot with a dollop of butter.

    Mysore Masala Dosa (Potato Masala) Ingredients

    ingredients for making potato masala

    Onions - thinly sliced onions is used in making aloo masala.

    Potatoes - whole potatoes are cooked, skins are peeled and mashed roughly which is used in potato masala.

    Green Chillies - finely chopped green chillies adds the spiciness to the masala.

    Ginger & Garlic - You can add chopped ginger and garlic, but I used ginger garlic paste.

    Tempering - split chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida are basic spices.

    Turmeric - turmeric powder is added for the yellow colour the masala needs.

    Red Chutney Ingredients

    ingredients for making red chutney

    Spicy red chutney is spread over the dosa before adding the potato masala. This makes mysore masala dosa unique from regular masala dosa.

    Split Chana dal - one of the main ingredient used for the chutney. Instead of split chana dal you can use roasted gram dal also known as pottu kadalai or fried gram dal.

    Onion - sliced onion is sauted with garlic and lentil which adds aroma.

    Garlic - whole peeled garlic adds the aroma.

    Red Chillies - Byadgi chilli or Kashmiri Red Chillies can be used for nice aroma and colour.

    Tamarind & Salt - tamarind paste can be used instead of whole tamarind.

    how to assemble and cook mysore masala dosa

    For making a delicious breakfast Mysore masala dosa you need three components. Crispy dosa, Spicy Red Chutney & Potato Masala.

    Dosa Batter

    For Mysore Masala Dosa, it is better to use Idly Rice. Our regular dosa batter made with ration or dosa rice will have some stickiness which is difficult to make
    crispy mysore masala dosa. The batter need to be fermented at least for the 10 hours. This results in crispy dosa.

    Spicy Red Chutney

    Byadgi chilli or Kashmiri Red Chillies can be used for nice aroma and colour. Garlic  and Chana Dal is used in the spicy chutney.

    Potato Masala

    The masala is similar to the poori masala which we make. It is made with onions, potatoes and whole spices tempered in oil.

    texture inside mysore masala dosa

    How to Make Mysore Masala Dosa (Stepwise Pictures)

    Potato masala filling

    1)Heat oil in a kadai. Add in urad dal, mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. let them splatter in hot oil and release it flavour. The lentils should get light golden in colour.

    Optional Tip: You can add broken cashews, split chana dal in the oil when tempering.

    temper spices in hot oil

    2)Add in sliced onions, green chillies in the spices. Sprinkle some salt to the onions and cook till they turn golden brown.

    add onions, green chillies and cook till light golden

    3)Add in ginger garlic paste and turmeric powder. Instead of ginger garlic paste you can add grated ginger.

    add in ginger garlic paste, turmeric

    4)Saute this for few seconds. Add a splash of water and mix well.

    add water

    5)Add in boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes. Mix well. Potato masala is ready. Add some coriander leaves in the end for flavour.

    add mashed potatoes and mix well. Potato masala for dosa is ready

    Making Red Chutney

    6)Heat oil in a kadai. Add in split chana dal and toast on low medium heat till golden brown in colour.

    for red chutney. Saute split chana dal in oil till golden

    7)Add in chopped garlic and sliced onions.

    add in garlic and onions

    8)Add in broken kashmiri red chillies. Kashmiri red chillies provides red colour without being too spicy. Toast the chillies with the onions, garlic till light golden in colour.

    add in dry red chillies and saute till golden

    9)Once the mixture is cooled slightly. Take the sauted chillies, onion mix in the blender.

    take the sauted onion chilli mix in a blender

    10) Add in some tamarind and salt to the onion chilli mixture.

    add salt and tamarind

    11)Add little water at a time and make it into a thick chutney. Red chutney for mysore masala dosa is ready.

    red chutney ground and ready

    Cooking Mysore Masala Dosa

    12)Take a ladleful of dosa batter, spoon this over hot tawa. Spread into thin dosa.

    spread dosa batter in tawa

    13)Add a dollop of red chutney. Spread it evenly. Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges and cook.

    spread red chutney over dosa. drizzle with ghee

    14)Spread some potato masala on one side of the dosa. Let it cook till golden flip over and serve.

    spread potato masala over dosa and fold

    15)Delicious mysore masala dosa is ready to serve.

    serve mysore masala dosa with sambar

    Expert Tips

    • you can make the red chutney and potato masala a day before and assemble when serving.
    • chopped carrots and peas can be added in the potato masala.
    • If you want dosa to be golden brown in colour, add a pinch of sugar to the dosa batter and mix well. This tip will help with the golden colour in dosa.

    More Dosa Recipes to try

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    • Kambu Dosa Recipe
    • Appam Recipe
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    • Vegetarian Kari Dosa Recipe

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    Mysore Masala Dosa | Mysore Masala Dosa Recipe

    Mysore Masala Dosa is a popular breakfast dish in the town of Udupi in Karnataka. It is thin crepes made with rice and urad dal batter spread with spicy chutney and potato masala. It is slightly different from my masala dosa. This dish is usually enjoyed with some coconut chutney and sambar.
    3.34 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 188kcal

    Equipment

    • Cooking pot
    • Blender
    • Dosa Tawa

    Ingredients

    • Dosa Batter
    • Oil or Ghee for cooking dosa

    For Potato Masala

    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1 tsp Split Urad Dal
    • ¼ tsp Asafoetida
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves
    • 1 large Onions sliced thinly
    • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    • 1 no Green Chillies chopped finely
    • 2 large Potato boiled, peeled & mashed
    • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 3 tbsp Coriander leaves chopped finely

    For Spicy Red Chutney

    • 10 no Kashmiri Red chillies
    • 4 tbsp Split Chana Dal
    • 6 cloves Garlic peeled
    • 1 medium Onion sliced
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp Tamarind
    • 1 tsp Oil

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a pan, add in mustard, urad dal, asafoetida and curry leaves. Let them sizzle. Add in sliced onions and green chillies, sprinkle with salt and saute for 2 minutes till light golden. Add in ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute. Add turmeric powder, splash of water and mix well. Add in boiled mashed potatoes and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves. Potato filling ready to serve.
    • Now to make the red chutney, heat oil in a kadai. Add in split chana dal and toast till golden brown. Add in all the ingredients except salt, tamarind and roast till golden. Remove it to a blender, add in salt, tamarind and pour little water and make it into a smooth paste. Red Chutney done.
    • Now to make dosa, spread dosa batter thinly, drizzle oil all around the dosa and spoon some red chutney over it and spread it evenly using a spatula. Now spoon some potato masala over it. Fold it and serve.

    Video

    YouTube video

    Notes

    • you can make the red chutney and potato masala a day before and assemble when serving.
    • chopped carrots and peas can be added in the potato masala.
    • If you want dosa to be golden brown in colour, add a pinch of sugar to the dosa batter and mix well. This tip will help with the golden colour in dosa.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Srivalli

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      we love this so much..thanks for sending it across

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    2. Ditya

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      Hi Aarthi, thanks so much for this dosa recipe. I made it for brunch today and the whole family loved it! I've been glued to your blog the whole day too 🙂 Can't wait to try your other recipes cos we're mad for Indian food. Congrats on the wonderful blog! Really appreciate your generosity in sharing 🙂
      Cheers...
      And ps: sorry about this but I thought I should bring this up in the spirit of goodwill. The correct spelling is"ingredients" and not "ingrediants". Just wanted to let you know 🙂 Take care, Aarthi!

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    3. Aarthi

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      @DityaThanks for your comment dear..Sorry that is a typo:D

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    4. Kiran Farhan

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      Wht is asafoetida?n plz tel me reciepe of dosa

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    5. Aarthi

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      @Kiran Farhanhere is the link for dosa
      http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/2011/12/ammas-homemade-idli-dosa-batter-for.html

      Asafoetida is also known as hing or kaya podi

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    6. viveka vijayenthiran

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      Tried this recipe.the result was so good.thankyou for sharing this recipe👌

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    7. ASWATHY

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      Tried recipe, very much tasty..
      Thanks aarthi

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