Padma Lakshmi coaches food writer, Alyse Whitney through the somewhat complicated, practice-makes-perfect process of making dosa. For Padma, this is the recipe that hits closest to home, as she keenly remembers the tedious work her grandmother took on to make this recipe for 10 family members each day. While the actual dosa making is the main focus of this video, the pair do take time to discuss Padma's new show on Hulu, "Taste the Nation," in which the TV host and cookbook author shares immigrant food stories from different locations across the United States. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3iuLRIqINGREDIENTS Homemade Dosa Batter (NOTE: You can also buy prepared batter from your local Indian store):3 cups white long grain rice1 1/4 cups urad dal (white gram lentils)1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste1/4 cup canola or untoasted sesame oilAloo Masala:4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)2 tablespoons canola or untoasted sesame oil1/2 teaspoon brown or black mustard seeds1 teaspoon urad dal (white gram lentils)2 yellow onions, cut into thin crescents1 to 2 green chilies, such as serranos, sliced into thin strips lengthwise1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)1/3 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and stems), choppedCoconut Chutney:1 splash canola or untoasted sesame oil1/2 teaspoon chana dal (split yellow gram lentils)1 fresh coconut, drained and peeled, cut into small chunks (or 10 ounces frozen and grated coconut)2 to 3 fresh green chilies, such as serrano1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to tasteTadka (Tempered Spices) for Coconut Chutney1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds1 tablespoon urad dal (white gram lentils)1 dried red chile1/4 teaspoon asafetida12 to 15 fresh curry leaves SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8 CONNECT WITH FOOD52 Web: https://food52.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52 Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter ABOUT FOOD52 As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.