Wash and pressure cook the potatoes for 3 to 4 whistles
Cut the onions into thin strips and keep it aside.
Peel off the skin and smash the potatoes and keep it aside.
Place a kadai in the stove and add oil . When oil is heat add mustard seeds,channa dal and curry leaves.
When dal turns golden colour add onion and saute it.
When onion turns transulent add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt, hing and mix it.
Add the mashed potatoes to the mixture and mix it well. Add some water and mix it
The mixture should not be very thick. If it is thick it will be difficult to to spread it in dosa.
The consistency should not be watery or very thick. It should be in medium consistency.