Spicy Masala Dosa with Mint & Coconut Chutney

Curry, Dinner
Beginner

This Top Chow Spicy Sausages Masala Dosa with Mint Coconut Chutney is a favourite from our Top Chow competition. Golden, crispy dosa, made from a traditionally fermented rice and urad dal batter, are filled with caramelised onions, Fry's Spicy Sausages and herbs, then folded and served with a vibrant mint and coconut chutney. It takes planning (the batter needs to ferment overnight), but the result is a truly special meal that is meat-free and fasting cooking at its finest.

Serves: 4–6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 bag Fry’s Spicy Sausages
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 large tomatoes, chopped
2 chillies, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
50g tomato paste
2 Tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 cardamom pods
6 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 star anise
1 Tbsp mixed masala
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
Salt, to taste
Fresh coriander (dhania), for garnish

Method

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add the cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise. Fry briefly until fragrant.
Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped chillies, tomatoes, salt, mixed masala, turmeric and Kashmiri chilli powder.
Cook until the tomatoes have softened and the sauce has thickened.
Add the chopped Fry’s Spicy Sausages together with the tomato paste and stir well to combine.
Stir in the sugar to balance the acidity and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the chutney is rich and thick.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Serving suggestion: Serve with turmeric and pea rice or chapatti, accompanied by atchar and crunchy poppadoms.

How do you make dosa at home?

Dosa is made by soaking and grinding urad dal and rice separately, combining the batters with salt and fermenting for 12 hours. Spread a ladle of batter onto a hot non-stick pan and cook until golden and crispy. This Top Chow recipe walks you through every step.

What is coconut chutney and what do you serve it with?

Coconut chutney is a South Indian condiment made from blended fresh coconut, roasted gram dal, chillies and tamarind, finished with a tempered topping of mustard seeds and curry leaves. It is traditionally served with dosa, as in this Top Chow recipe.