Wash and soak the rice in one container and the dal and fenugreek seeds together in another container for 5-6 hours or overnight, depending on the weather. Grind the dal mixture together to a very smooth consistency. Next, grind the rice smooth too and mix the two batters.3.Add salt and enough water to make a dropping consistency. Leave to ferment overnight or more depending on the weather, till a little spongy.

If thickened too much, add a little water to thin it a bit. Heat tawa, and brush oil over it. When really hot, splash a little water over it, and immediately pour batter onto it, spreading it thin, with a circular motion. This will have to be very swift and will need a bit of practice. After spreading the batter, lower the heat and dribble a little oil around the edges so that it seeps under the dosa.

When edges start browning a bit, pass a flat spoon under it to ease the dosa off the pan. Put desired filling in the center, and fold the two edges overServe accompanied with sambhar and chutney.

Prepare Masala filling: Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan and add the mustard seeds, then onions, curry leaves, and green chilies, and saute over high heat till the onions are a little transparent. Add the salt and the turmeric and mix well, before adding the potatoes. Turn the potatoes around till well mixed, add the water, and let it simmer, for 2-3 minutes.