Gobi Masala Dosa is a masala dosa recipe with step by step images. In gobi Masala dosa stuffing is made out of cauliflower. Dosa needs no explanation , as it famous world wide . When there is a prefix Masala with Dosa , it refers to the kind of filling that is placed inside the Dosa. Basically Dosa is a rice and dal combination , overnight fermented batter. A regular Masala Dosa is one with Potato filling. So depending on the Dosa filling various names like Gobi Masala Dosa , Paneer Masala Dosa , Schezwan Masala Dosa and Cheese Dosa comes to existence.

Dosa is regular breakfast in any South Indian home . One may see varieties of Dosa like Mysore Masala Dosa , Set Dosa , Methi | Vendhaya Dosa , Rava Dosa ,Paper Dosa, Neer Dosa , Adai and Pesarattu . I often do all the varieties of Dosa for breakfasts but never thought of clicking the pictures. As there was ,requests from many , thought of posting a Dosa Recipe. I'll share all the Dosa varieties recipes soon.

At home , we prepare different kind of batter for making different Dosa's. Masala Dosa should be crispy from outside and soft inside. I have shared the Masala Dosa Batter recipe in Mysore Masala Dosa Post . Here I'm sharing the recipe of Gobi Masala / Cauliflower Masala that is used as a filling for Gobi Masala Dosa.

Other South Indian Breakfast recipes on blog are : Pesarattu , Instant Oats Dosa , Rava Idli ,Medu Vada , Instant Paddu , Pongal , Bisi Bele Bath , Poori Saagu , Lemon Rice and Puliyogare .

RECIPE CARD FOR GOBI MASALA DOSA

Step by Step Directions for Making of Gobi Masala Dosa:

Preparations:

Clean and cut the cauliflower , separate into small florets and set aside.

Bring water to rolling boiling and add cauliflower florets. Add ¼ tsp turmeric water and ½ tsp salt.

Cook for 2 minutes, once it comes to boil turn off the heat.

Using a colander drain all water and keep the cauliflower florets aside.

Soak 5 cashews in little water for 10 minutes , drain water and blend cashews into fine paste.

Boil 1 medium size potato , peel skin and mash into very smooth and set aside.

In a blender or mixer jar , blend 2 green chillies , 1 inch ginger and 6-7 medium size garlic cloves into fine paste , keep it aside.

To make Gobi Filling:

In a pan , heat 1.5 Tbsp of oil, add ¾ cup finely chopped onions, fry them till translucent.

Add in prepared green chilli ,ginger and garlic paste , fry till raw smell goes off.

Now add in ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes, mix well.

Add in turmeric powder , red chilli powder , coriander powder , fennel powder and garam masala , mix well everything .

Now add blanched cauliflower florets  and mix well.

Take about ½ cup of water and add into the the masala , add salt and continue to cook on medium heat.

Add in the prepared cashew paste , blender rinsed water ( about ¼ cup) and mix well.

Now add in well mashed boiled potato, mix well everything .

Close the lid and cook on a medium heat ,till water gets absorbed and looks like a thick gravy. ( It still thickens once after it cools down)

Turn off the heat , add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

Make Dosa and Assemble:

Heat a Dosa Griddle / Non Stick tawa , Pour ladleful of batter and swirl and spread the batter ,to make round Dosa. 

Close the lid and cook for a minute , open the lid drizzle a spoonful of ghee / oil to roast dosa and allow it to cook on medium to high heat.

Once its cooked to crispy golden brown , take ¼ cup of gobi filling and place at center .

Fold the Dosa and serve hot with Chutney and Sambar.