Celebrity MasterChef: Loved Tejasswi Prakash’s Viral Dish at Vikas Khanna’s NYC Restaurant? Here’s the Easy Recipe!
Tejasswi Prakash, a popular TV actress and a finalist on Celebrity MasterChef, has been winning hearts with her cooking. One of her dishes became so popular that Chef Vikas Khanna added it to the anniversary menu of his Michelin-starred restaurant “Bungalow” in New York – just for a day! Want to try it at home? Here’s the full recipe in simple steps.
🍽️ What’s Special About Tejasswi’s Dish?
She gave an Indian twist to the Italian dessert “bombolini” and created a spicy, savory version called “Dosa Bombolini.” Instead of sweet doughnuts, she made mini dosas (appe) filled with nutty sesame chutney and served them over a flavorful pumpkin gravy.
🧑🍳 Here’s How You Can Make It at Home:
Step 1: Make the Dosa Batter
- Soak:
- 2 cups rice
- ½ cup split urad dal
- ½ tsp methi seeds
- Soak in water for a few hours.
- Grind the soaked ingredients with some water to make a smooth batter.
- Keep the batter aside for a few hours or overnight to ferment.
Step 2: Prepare Til (Sesame) Chutney – the Filling
- Dry roast:
- ½ cup sesame seeds
- 3–4 garlic cloves
- 2 dry red chillies
- 1 small chopped onion
- Roast until the sesame seeds turn golden and everything smells good.
- Transfer to a blender. Add:
- Salt
- Lemon juice
- A little water
- Blend into a thick chutney paste.
Step 3: Make the Pumpkin Gravy (Chutney Base)
- In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add:
- 4–5 curry leaves
- 2–3 dry red chillies
- 3–4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp chana dal
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped tomato
- Add:
- 1 cup chopped pumpkin
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- ¼ cup grated coconut
- ¼ cup water
- Salt to taste
- Cook until soft, then blend into a smooth gravy.
Step 4: Cook the Appe (Mini Dosas)
- Use a paniyaram/appe pan.
- Pour the fermented dosa batter into the molds.
- Cook on medium heat until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Step 5: Put It All Together – The Dosa Bombolini
- Take the til chutney and stuff it inside the cooked appe using a piping bag or by slicing them and adding the chutney.
- On a plate, spread the warm pumpkin gravy.
- Place the stuffed appe on top of the gravy.
✨ Serve Hot & Enjoy!
This dish is a perfect blend of flavor, creativity, and Indian taste. Try it at home and surprise your family and friends – just like Tejasswi did on the show!
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