The Dead Cockroach: Deen Food Stall - Masala Dosa @ Tekka Market & Food Centre

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I love masala dosa which is an Indian crepe of sorts but have only eaten them from my neighborhood stall and not anywhere else. This is my first one at Tekka Market & Food Centre from a stall called Deen Food Stall.

After placing my order for one, the staff scooped the fermented rice and lentil batter and spread them out in a circular shape on a large iron griddle. Once the shape of the dosa forms, spiced and savory potato cubes were placed in the middle with the sides folded over.

My freshly made masala dosa ($2) was then transferred to a piece of brown, waxed paper on a plate before dhal was unceremoniously poured all over and another three chutney sauces smeared on the side.

The smorgasbord of colors reminded me of a art palette.

Apart from the white one, which is probably coconut chutney, I have no inkling what the other two were.

Despite my love for Indian cuisine, I admittedly do not know much about them.

I am a little disappointed to see a rather flat masala dosa because I have been spoiled by the bloated ones from my usual stall.

I attribute the flatness to the somewhat mashed-up potato within as the ones I am used to are the chonky type.

Taste-wise, I believe the one here is more authentic and I absolutely loved it with the stronger use of spices/herbs. For my neighborhood stall, they might have tweaked the recipe to accommodate the non-Indians who might not be able to take it.

As for the dosa, it was all soft from soaking in the dhal. I would have appreciated for my sauces to be served separately so I could taste the crispy edges. Also, the natural sourness of the fermented rice batter that I like was overwhelmed by the sauces.

The stall could have used stainless steel thali plates that come with compartments for the sauces instead.

The masala dosa is still delicious, nonetheless.