Authentic Tamil Nadu Madurai Kari Dosa with Warm Mini Idlis
Indulge in a legendary Madurai street food delicacy featuring a crispy dosa layered with spiced minced mutton and cooked to perfection. Served alongside fluffy mini idlis, this iconic combination delivers an unforgettable burst of South Indian flavors.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a pan, add fennel seeds and let them sputter.
2
Add chopped onions, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste; sauté until onions turn translucent.
3
Add minced mutton, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt; cook on medium heat until the meat is fully cooked and dry.
4
Stir in freshly chopped coriander leaves and set the mutton masala aside.
5
Heat a heavy-duty cast-iron dosa tawa and pour a ladleful of dosa batter, spreading it evenly.
6
Crack an egg over the dosa (optional) or directly spoon a generous layer of the cooked minced mutton evenly across the surface.
7
Drizzle oil around the edges, cover with a lid, and cook on low-medium flame until the dosa base becomes golden and crisp.
8
Fold the dosa gently or serve open-face alongside warm mini idlis and fresh coconut chutney.
Ingredients
2 cups fermented dosa batter
300g finely minced mutton (lamb)
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
2 tbsp sesame oil
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
20 mini idlis for serving
1 cup traditional coconut chutney
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.