45 min
Hands-on time
+ 14 hr soaking or marinating first
HardDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Soak the rice and urad beans separately in water for 6 hours, then grind each into a smooth paste.
- 2 Mix the two types of paste with salt, cover, and let it ferment for 8 hours in a warm place until the dough develops a slightly sour smell.
- 3 Sauté mustard seeds and curry leaves in oil, then add onion, ginger, and green chilies and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- 4 Add turmeric powder and mashed boiled potatoes, stir for 5 minutes, sprinkle with coriander, then turn off the heat.
- 5 Scoop a ladleful of batter onto a hot, flat pan, spread it thinly in a spiral motion, drizzle oil around the edges, and cook for 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 6 Place the potato filling in the center, fold the pastry in half, and serve hot.
With an appliance
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Oven 46 min
Replace step 5: Spread a very thin layer of batter on a preheated round baking tray, bake on low bars at 230 degrees for 7 minutes, rotating the tray at the 4th minute; add the potato filling and fold immediately while the pastry is still hot.