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    Home » Power Breakfasts » Instant Potato Dosa

    Published: Apr 28, 2020 · Modified: Sep 28, 2021 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Instant Potato Dosa

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    Potato Dosa is an easy vegan meal prep idea, quick & delicious to eat. These tasty Indian crepes made from dosa batter make an instant South Indian breakfast!

    It is very flavorful and a great alternative to serving crispy potatoes, that too under 20 minutes!

    a plate of Instant Potato Dosa resting over a rolled newspaper with a set of fork and knife next to it.

    Table of Contents

    • What is a dosa?
    • Trending now
    • Instant Dosa
    • Why make this?
    • Ingredients needed 
    • Here's how to make them
    • Serving suggestions
    • Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions
    • Listen to this recipe on our Podcast Channel!
    • Some Instant breakfast recipes
    • Potato Dosa

    What is a dosa?

    Dosa (Indian crepe or pancake) is one of the most traditional and popular South Indian breakfast/snack.

    The other one being Idli. Both these dishes, also popular street food have a huge fan following across the globe.

    Despite it being a South Indian delicacy, it is fondly eaten worldwide. Every Indian restaurant serves a variety of dosa and idli dishes on their menu.

    While the basic Idli and Dosa recipe is made with rice and lentils which require to be soaked, ground, and fermented, there are many different variations to these recipes today including the instant ones. 

    Trending now

    Instant Dosa

    I enjoy making such instant dosa recipes that require no soaking, no grinding, and no fermenting. This is my quick-fix recipe whenever I am craving the Indian dosa.

    Adding potatoes to the batter makes crispy crepes which I love. This dosa doesn’t need any side dish with it, so this is perfect for a quick breakfast or a snack on a lazy afternoon.

    It is very filling and of course delicious to taste. Do give this recipe a try and let me know. 

    close up of one folded Instant Potato Dosa with a fork inside

    Why make this?

    These Indian crepes are unbelievably easy to make and extremely delicious to taste. I am just glad that I came across this recipe, thanks to my aunt.

    Potato Dosa is a great variation to the regular dosa. 

    • It's a new dosa batter variety
    • It is an instant recipe and the batter requires no fermentation
    • Vegan meal prep and gluten-free recipe
    • Can be made using basic pantry ingredients
    • A make-ahead kid-friendly meal
    • It can be made in under 20 minutes
    • Can be served for breakfast or as a snack

    Ingredients needed 

    all the ingredients needed to make Instant Potato Dosa (a South Indian breakfast) placed in a tray

    The basic recipe can be made using just 6-ingredients but there are many ways to customize it as per your liking and availability. Plus you can make them without eggs and dairy. 

    • This recipe calls for 3 different flours - All-Purpose flour, rice flour, and chickpea flour. You can swap all-purpose flour with any other flour like whole wheat, maida, or semolina. 
    • Flaxseed powder - Grind dry roasted flaxseed to a powder consistency and store it in an airtight container. Add it to any batter or other dishes. It's fiber-rich and a great source of omega 3. 
    • Jalapeno - For the spice. Skip if making for kids.
    • Potatoes - You can use any potato variety and can be added grated or mashed. You can also boil them first or grate them raw. 
    • For variations, I have also used spinach, cilantro, turmeric powder, and paprika. 

    Here's how to make them

    4 image collage showing the steps to make Instant Potato Dosa

    This recipe is a great vegan meal prep idea because of its sheer simplicity!

    This Potato Dosa will come to your rescue when you are in a rush to cook a meal, especially in the mornings.

    You can prepare the batter ahead of time and refrigerate it for a week.

    This dosa is crispy due to the potatoes in it making it taste is delectable. Adding lots of greens to it makes it more nutritious.

    Do try this recipe at home and let me know how it turned out.

    1. In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, rice flour, chickpea flour, flaxseed powder, and salt.
    2. Add minced jalapeno, chopped spinach, and cilantro. Mix it well. Then add the grated potatoes. You can use boiled or raw potatoes in this recipe. 
    3. Add water gradually and then mix it well. It should resemble a thick dosa batter consistency. 
      • I later added turmeric and paprika to the batter for more flavor and color. It's an optional step. 
    4. Heat a skillet and pour a ladle full of batter on it and spread it like a pancake. Drizzle oil around it and cook it evenly on both sides.
      • This dosa takes a little bit longer to cook, so keep that in mind. You can cover the skillet with a lid to speed up the cooking time.

    one folded Instant Potato Dosa (a South Indian breakfast) with a fork inside on a plate

    Serving suggestions

    Always serve these Indian crepes fresh along with any chutney like Coriander Mint Chutney, Andhra Tomato Peanut Chutney, or Besan Chutney/Bombay Chutney Recipe or regular ketchup. 

    They can be served for breakfast, evening snack, as a light meal, packed in lunchboxes, and/or be used as wraps. 

    Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions

    You can use any potato variety to make this dosa batter. They can be boiled or raw. I have tried with both and they turn out great.

    This is also a great recipe to use leftover mashed potatoes. Simply mix it in the batter. 

    Also, this recipe is very versatile. Use any other flour available to you, like whole wheat flour, maida, or semolina.

    Adding some kind of greens makes the dish even more nourishing. You can any variety of greens you have or skip adding them.

    This batter can also be used to make Potato Waffles or Mini Pancakes. 

    It's an ideal vegan meal prep because you can prepare the batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge. It stays good for a week.

    This way, you can enjoy this South Indian breakfast any time you feel like it.

    If making for kids, you can also grate some cheese on top. Adding turmeric to the batter will give it this nice yellow-orange color but that is optional.

    If you are not vegan, use ghee instead of oil for a more authentic taste. 

    Listen to this recipe on our Podcast Channel!

     

    a plate filled with Instant Potato Dosa (a South Indian breakfast)

    Some Instant breakfast recipes

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    • Quinoa Dosa
    • Lentil & Spinach Crepes
    • Wheat flour Dosa
    • Lentils Pancakes with Leftover Dal
    • Mini Masala Uttapam
    • Savory French Toast | Pudla Sandwich
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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    one folded Instant Potato Dosa with a fork inside on a plate

    Potato Dosa

    Potato Dosa is an easy vegan meal prep idea, easy & delicious to eat. These tasty Indian crepes made from dosa batter make an instant South Indian breakfast! It is flavorful and is a great alternate way to serve crispy potatoes that can be made under 20 minutes!
    3.98 from 46 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 121.39kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    skillet

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour or maida
    • 2 tbsp chickpea flour or besan
    • 3 tbsp rice flour
    • 2 tbsp flaxseed powder
    • 1 Jalapeno finely chopped
    • 2 potatoes grated
    • 1 cup spinach, chopped optional
    • 1/4 cup cilantro optional
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder optional
    • 1 tsp paprika optional
    • salt
    • Cooking oil as required

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, rice flour, chickpea flour, flax seed powder, and salt.
    • Add minced jalapeno, chopped spinach, and cilantro. Mix it well. Then add the grated potatoes. You can use boiled or raw potatoes in this recipe.
    • Add water gradually and then mix it well. It should resemble a thick dosa batter consistency. I later added turmeric and paprika to the batter for more flavor and color.
    • Heat a skillet and pour a ladle full of batter on it and spread it like a pancake. Drizzle oil around it and cook it evenly on both sides. This dosa takes a little bit longer to cook, so keep that in mind. You can cover the skillet with a lid to speed up the cooking time.
    • Always serve these Indian crepes fresh along with any chutney like Coriander Mint Chutney.

    Notes

    You can use any potato variety to make this dosa batter. They can be boiled or raw. I have tried with both and they turn out great. This is also a great recipe to use leftover mashed potatoes. Simply mix it in the batter. 
    Also, this recipe is very versatile. Use any other flour available to you, like whole wheat flour, maida, or semolina. Adding some kind of greens makes the dish even more nourishing. You can any variety of greens you have or skip adding it. This batter can also be used to make Potato Waffles or Mini Pancakes. 
    It's an ideal vegan meal prep because you can prepare the batter ahead of time and store it in the fridge. It stays good for a week. This way, you can enjoy this South Indian breakfast any time you feel like.
    If making for kids, you can also grate some cheese on top. Adding turmeric to the batter will give it this nice yellow-orange color but that is optional. If you are not vegan, use ghee instead of oil for more authentic taste. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121.39kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.12g | Protein: 3.81g | Fat: 1.95g | Saturated Fat: 0.21g | Sodium: 7.74mg | Potassium: 116.44mg | Fiber: 2.22g | Sugar: 0.56g | Vitamin A: 727.8IU | Vitamin C: 4.35mg | Calcium: 16.57mg | Iron: 1.65mg
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    Comments

    1. Tony says

      February 18, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      this was very good, but I didn't read some of the comments about this recipe. I started with half the recipe. Wasn't sure how much water to add, you could add more details to explain what you are looking for in consistency. My batter was thick and since it was half the recipe. I put half the dough in a non-stick pan and cooked them until I thought they had cooked through. Even though it was a thick pancake, it was very delicious. I plan on trying putting the dough in mini-muffin tins, baking them and then topping with cheese and a small pork meatball.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        February 18, 2022 at 2:01 pm

        The batter consistency should be similar to a pancake batter. I will add it to the post. Glad you liked the taste. Thank you.

        Reply
    2. Manisha says

      February 18, 2022 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      Nice Recipe. Will try this 👍🏻

      Reply
      • Priya says

        February 18, 2022 at 1:59 pm

        Thank you so mcuh

        Reply
    3. Melandi Schoeman says

      April 17, 2021 at 4:58 am

      Hi Priya
      Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. More or less how much water did you use?

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 17, 2021 at 11:03 am

        Hi Melandi. Take one cup of water and keep adding gradually till you get the pouring consistency. Add more than a cup only if needed. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    4. Name says

      March 15, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      I followed the recipe but mine did not turnout good.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        March 15, 2021 at 2:02 pm

        Hi, sorry about that. What exactly happened? I can then maybe let you know why it didn't work for you. This is a popular recipe and all have tried it without any problem.

        Reply
    5. Devy says

      December 30, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      I've only got to know Dosa recently from my sister in law, and I love it. And your potato Dosa looks and sounds the next one that I must try. Now the weekend is coming, Dosa should be our weekend breakfast treat.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        December 31, 2020 at 12:13 pm

        Oh yes, we love dosa at home! Thank you.

        Reply
    6. Emmeline says

      October 15, 2020 at 2:25 pm

      Oh how I miss having breakfast at Indian places in Malaysia & Singapore. Will have to try this myself now that I can't travel!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        October 15, 2020 at 3:40 pm

        oh nice.. yes, its very easy to make it at home

        Reply
    7. Sharon says

      October 15, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      These potato dosa are perfect for breakfast but I also love making them as a quick side dish as well. Delicious anytime of day!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        October 15, 2020 at 3:40 pm

        Thank you so much

        Reply
    8. veenaazmanov says

      October 15, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      This is so yum. Love your presentation. Made with all the best of healthy ingredients. Perfect Breakfast for an awesome day.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        October 15, 2020 at 1:28 pm

        Thank you so much.

        Reply
    9. Chris Collins says

      October 15, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      I've never had Potato Dosa before but after reading through this I'll definitely have to give it a go! Looks delicious 🙂

      Reply
      • Priya says

        October 15, 2020 at 1:28 pm

        Yes, do try it..its yumm

        Reply
    10. Alison says

      October 15, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious! I love all of the spices. So rich in flavor!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        October 15, 2020 at 1:28 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    11. Merilyn Dcruz says

      August 03, 2020 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      I am so glad I stumbled on this recipe. These dosas are extremely delicious and the variations you can make with these are fantastic! This recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 03, 2020 at 10:49 am

        Thank you so much. Glad you like it. We too love it at home. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Vidya says

      July 21, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      Made this today..added grated carrot and shredded cabbage..came out really well..family loved it.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        July 21, 2020 at 1:18 pm

        That is so good to know 🙂 Thanks for trying out the recipe.

        Reply
    13. Usha says

      May 15, 2020 at 9:57 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely brilliant 👌

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 15, 2020 at 11:14 pm

        Thank you so much.

        Reply
    14. Cate says

      May 05, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      These look sooo tasty and flavorful! Saving this to make later. 🙂

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 05, 2020 at 11:36 pm

        Thank you so much

        Reply
    15. Lisalia says

      May 05, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      I love all your recipes. This was so yummy and easy to prepare in advance. We enjoyed trying dosa. It was our first time and we will definitely have it again.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 05, 2020 at 11:37 pm

        I am so happy to hear that. Thank you

        Reply
    16. Kait | Slumber & Scones says

      May 05, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      These look amazing! I love the idea of making the batter ahead of time to have an easy breakfast. I'm excited to try these with all the different chutneys you recommend.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 05, 2020 at 11:38 pm

        yes, it makes life so much easier!

        Reply
    17. Anjali says

      May 05, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      I've always been intimidated to make dosas from scratch but this recipe inspired me to try it at home! It turned out great!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        May 05, 2020 at 11:38 pm

        They are the easiest! I am doing a recipe video next week. Don't forget to check that out. It's on whole wheat rava dosa.

        Reply
    18. Vidya says

      April 29, 2020 at 5:24 am

      Anything with potatoes as well as so full of healthy ingredients gets a big thumbs up. 👍👍will definitely try it out!

      Reply
    19. Andrea says

      April 28, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      These look amazing. I love all the spices in them too. Can't wait to make these.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 28, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        Thank you so much

        Reply
    20. Taylor Kiser says

      April 28, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious! I can't wait to try them!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 28, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        Yes, do try them. Thanks.

        Reply
    21. Beth says

      April 28, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious! My whole family devoured them! I'll definitely be making them again!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 28, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        So glad to hear that. Thank you.

        Reply
    22. Jen says

      April 28, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is such an easy recipe. Perfect for lunch, I added a small green salad.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 28, 2020 at 6:48 pm

        That's perfect! Thank you so much.

        Reply
    23. Aimee Mars says

      April 28, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE quick-fix recipes that look and taste just as good as the original. This is such a great recipe to have on hand and I can't wait to make it for my family.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        April 28, 2020 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you so much.

        Reply
    24. Prachiti says

      December 19, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      My Family Love This Recipe. It's Very Delicious To Eat.
      Thanks For Sharing.

      Reply
    25. Pratibha Rao says

      February 18, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      thud potatoes dosa is made in mangalore side, even in my house(bangalore) which I s an old recipe but differently.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        February 18, 2019 at 2:18 pm

        Oh really? Good to know. How do you make it?

        Reply
    26. jess says

      December 01, 2016 at 4:21 am

      This looks so amazing! Pinning it for later, cant wait 🙂

      Reply
    27. Leanna says

      December 01, 2016 at 1:21 am

      This looks delicious and different. I am going to try and make these smaller and serve as an appetizer. Thank you for sharing. Leanna

      Reply
      • Loreta says

        May 03, 2020 at 4:31 am

        Thank you! Absolutely delicious recipe. I didn’t know how much water to use as I have never made dosas before but I figured the consistency would be like a thick pancake. Maybe you could give more direction on this for beginners.

        Reply
        • Priya says

          May 03, 2020 at 10:32 am

          Yes, it should be like a pancake batter, spreadable. I hope that helps. Also, You can make the dosa look thick like a pancake or make it thin like crepes..this is when you pour the batter and spread it in the pan.

          Reply
    28. Anne @ Domesblissity says

      November 30, 2016 at 2:09 am

      Another gorgeous recipe Priya. Thank you so much for linking up to Thriving on Thursdays last week. I'm featuring this one at tomorrow's party.

      Anne @ Domesblissity

      Reply
    29. Felicia says

      November 25, 2016 at 8:29 am

      You don't mention rice flour until your instruction. Is there rice four in this? I am going to make it without this time but would like to know for next time. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Chef@Cookilicious says

        November 25, 2016 at 11:28 am

        Sorry missed it. Updated the recipe now.

        Reply
    30. Saroj says

      November 24, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      When to put potatoes

      Reply
      • Chef@Cookilicious says

        November 24, 2016 at 9:38 pm

        While making the batter.

        Reply
    31. manisha says

      November 24, 2016 at 11:43 am

      Can I replace Rice floor with rava??

      Reply
      • Chef@Cookilicious says

        November 24, 2016 at 9:38 pm

        yes you can.

        Reply
    32. Elaine @ foodbod says

      November 03, 2016 at 3:26 pm

      This looks so good!
      Could you please tell me how much rice flour is required?
      Thank you 🙂

      Reply

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