7 Delicious Side Dishes To Pair With Dosa

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While sambar and coconut chutney are the most common pairings, we've put together a bunch of other recipes from across South India that make the perfect accompaniments for dosa.

1. Potato Palya

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This dish is basically the filling of traditional masala dosa. Besides, it is also served as an accompaniment with poori and occasionally Rava Idli in Karnataka. 

2. Nalikeram Ulli Chammandi

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Simple yet flavoursome, this Kerala-style chutney is made with coconut and shallots. It's perfectly paired with dosa at breakfast.

This curry involves the use of chana dal dumplings, similar to Besan Kadhi. It tastes delicious with dosa and is also a favourite with idiyappam. 

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3. Chennai-Style Vada Curry

4. Chettinad Kozhi Curry

Whether it's an all-day diner, a luxury hotel or a tiny eatery, Chettinad Chicken Curry served with Kal Dosai hits the spot when you seek comfort food.

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Mixed lentils with drumsticks, coconut, tamarind and other spices - this sambar recipe is made with a blend of urad, toor and a little quantity of chana dal.

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5. Arachu Vitta Sambar 

6. Meen Kozhambu

'Meen' means fish and 'Kozhambu' is a gravy recipe made with tamarind and chilli powder. A hot and sour dish that will tingle your tastebuds!

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An unusual chutney made with curry leaves, onions and tamarind pulp. This wonderful dish pairs perfectly with a plain crisp Dosa!

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7. Curry Leaves Chutney

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