Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Indian Coffee House Style Masala Dosa – Beetroot & Carrot Filling

 Indian Coffee House Style Masala Dosa – Beetroot & Carrot Filling




Indian Coffee House (ICH) is known for its nostalgic flavors and simple dishes that taste like home. Their Masala Dosa is special because the filling isn’t just potato — it has beetroot and carrot, giving it a slightly sweet, earthy flavor and a vibrant color. Here’s how you can recreate this unique and delicious Coffee House Style Masala Dosa at home.


📜 Recipe

For Dosa Batter:

  • Raw rice – 2 cups

  • Urad dal – ½ cup

  • Fenugreek seeds – ½ tsp

  • Poha – 2 tbsp

  • Salt – to taste

For Vegetable Masala (ICH Style):

  • Potatoes – 2 (boiled & mashed)

  • Beetroot – 1 small (grated & lightly boiled)

  • Carrot – 1 medium (grated & lightly boiled)

  • Onion – 2 (sliced)

  • Green chilies – 2 (slit)

  • Curry leaves – few

  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

  • Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

  • Salt – as required

Preparation:

Step 1 – Batter

  1. Soak rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, and poha for 6 hrs.

  2. Grind into a smooth batter, ferment overnight.

  3. Add salt before use.

Step 2 – Vegetable Masala

  1. Heat coconut oil, splutter mustard seeds.

  2. Add curry leaves, onions, and green chilies. Sauté till onions turn soft.

  3. Add turmeric powder, then add mashed potatoes, grated beetroot, and carrot.

  4. Mix well with salt. The filling should be colorful, moist, and mildly sweet-spicy.

Step 3 – Dosa

  1. Heat dosa tawa, pour a ladle of batter, and spread thin.

  2. Drizzle oil around edges, cook till crisp.

  3. Place vegetable masala in center and fold.

  4. Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.



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