First wash the Masoor dal well

Add hot water, tomato, red chilli and garlic; soak for 15 minutes

Furthermore, add cumin seeds, ginger, asafoetida and salt; grind well

Transfer and add 1/4 cup of water; mix well

Heat the oil in a greased pan on medium flame

Sprinkle a little water and check if the water droplets sizzle

Mix the batter well

add a ladle full of batter; spread well

Drizzle oil on top

Dip the dosai ladle in water; make sure water is not dripping

Gently flip

Cook the dosai both sides well

Serve hot