Soy-Free Masala Dosa

Dive into the flavorful world of South Indian cuisine with this Soy-Free Masala Dosa recipe—an irresistibly crispy and golden rice-lentil crepe filled with spiced potato masala. Perfect for those avoiding soy, this recipe features a naturally fermented batter made from rice, urad dal, and a touch of poha for extra softness, ensuring the perfect dosa texture. The filling is a fragrant blend of tender potatoes, caramelized onions, and warming spices like turmeric, mustard seeds, and curry leaves, bringing a burst of flavor to every bite. Whether served with coconut chutney or hearty sambar, this soy-free twist on a beloved classic is a wholesome, gluten-free, and utterly delicious meal that will transport your taste buds straight to India!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice
• 0.5 cup Urad dal (split black gram)
• 0.25 cup Poha (flattened rice)
• 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 3 medium Potatoes
• 1 large Onion
• 2 whole Green chilies
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 4 tablespoons Oil
• 3 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 2 cups of rice and 0.5 cup urad dal in water until water runs clear. Soak them separately in ample water for at least 4–6 hours.

Step 2

Rinse 0.25 cup poha in water and soak it for about 30 minutes before grinding.

Step 3

Drain the soaked rice and urad dal, then grind them separately to a smooth batter. Use little water as needed.

Step 4

Combine the ground rice, urad dal, and poha to form a batter. Add water to achieve a pourable consistency.

Step 5

Mix in 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to the batter. Cover and ferment in a warm place for 8–10 hours or overnight.

Step 6

Boil 3 medium potatoes until fork-tender. Peel and dice them once cooled.

Step 7

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and let them splutter.

Step 8

Add 10 curry leaves, finely chopped 1-inch piece of ginger, and sliced 2 green chilies. Sauté for a minute.

Step 9

Add 1 large sliced onion and sauté until translucent.

Step 10

Add diced potatoes, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 11

Heat a non-stick pan or dosa tawa, and lightly grease it with oil.

Step 12

Pour a ladle of batter in the center of the pan and spread it outward in circular motions to form a thin dosa.

Step 13

Drizzle some oil around the edges of the dosa. Cook on medium heat until golden brown.

Step 14

Place 2 tablespoons of potato masala filling in the center of the dosa and fold it from both sides.

Step 15

Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2121.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2029.4

Total Fat 61.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5632.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 322.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 55.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 400.1mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 4960.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.8%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 62.4%