Instant Masala Dosa Bites are the perfect snack or appetizer, combining the flavors of traditional masala dosa with the convenience of a quick, bite-sized recipe. These crispy, golden-brown mini dosa bites are filled with spiced potato masala and cooked in an appam pan, making them easy to prepare and fun to eat. Perfect for parties, breakfasts, or tea-time treats, these dosa bites are a delicious way to enjoy the essence of a classic dish in a modern and convenient format.

What Are Instant Masala Dosa Bites?

Instant Masala Dosa Bites are small, bite-sized versions of masala dosa made using dosa batter and spiced potato filling. Instead of being rolled into large crepes, they’re cooked in an appam pan for a crispy yet fluffy texture.

Main Ingredient of Instant Masala Dosa Bites:

• Dosa Batter
• Spiced Potato Filling

These key ingredients create a delicious blend of crispiness and spiced goodness in every bite.

What Is So Special About Instant Masala Dosa Bites?

Their mini size makes them perfect for snacking, and the use of an appam pan makes cooking quick and hassle-free. These bites pack all the flavors of a traditional masala dosa into a modern, shareable format.

Quick and Easy Instant Masala Dosa Bites

Ready in under 30 minutes, these dosa bites are a simple, beginner-friendly recipe that anyone can master. Serve them with coconut chutney or sambar for a crowd-pleasing dish.

How to Make Instant Masala Dosa Bites

1. Prepare the Potato Filling:
• Heat oil in a pan or kadhai. Add mustard seeds and asafoetida, cooking for 45-60 seconds until fragrant.
• Stir in turmeric powder and red chili powder, cooking for 30 seconds. Add curry leaves for added flavor.
• Add boiled and mashed potatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until well combined.
• Finish with lemon juice, sugar, and fresh coriander. Set aside.
2. Cook the Dosa Bites:
• Heat an appam pan over medium-low heat and grease lightly with oil or butter.
• Pour a small amount of dosa batter into each cavity of the appam pan.
• Add bite-sized portions of the prepared potato filling on top of the batter. Cover with more dosa batter.
• Cover the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook the other side until crispy and fully cooked.
3. Serve hot with chutneys of your choice and enjoy!

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Expert Tips

• Use ready-made dosa batter for convenience or make your own for a more traditional touch.
• Ensure the appam pan is well-greased to prevent sticking.
• Adjust the spice level in the potato filling to your preference.
• For added flavor, sprinkle grated cheese or finely chopped onions on the filling before covering with batter.

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Instant Masala Dosa Bites

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Category

Snack, Appetizer

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

180

Learn how to make Instant Masala Dosa Bites, a quick and easy twist on the classic South Indian dosa, with spiced potato filling and crispy appam-cooked bites.

Author:

Part Kapoor

Ingredients

• Oil: 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
• Asafoetida: A pinch
• Tomatoes: 2 tbsp, finely chopped
• Green chili and ginger paste: 1 tsp
• Boiled potatoes: 1 cup, mashed
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tsp
• Fresh coriander: To garnish
• Salt: To taste
• Butter: For greasing
• Dosa Batter: As required

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Directions

1. Heat oil in a pan and temper mustard seeds and asafoetida.

2. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and curry leaves, and sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Mix in mashed potatoes, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Heat an appam pan and pour dosa batter into each cavity.
5. Add potato filling on top of the batter and cover with more batter.
6. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flip, and cook until golden brown on both sides.
7. Serve with your favorite chutneys and enjoy!

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Recipe Note

To make the bites extra crispy, drizzle a little oil or butter around the edges while cooking. Perfect for parties and quick snacks