masala dosa

it is the only place I know that's close to my mom's cooking

South Indian cuisine, culinary category of the dosa, is not always easy to find in Toronto amid the abundance of northern-style curry shops, but I had some luck at Annapurna this weekend. They serve up a perfectly crispy and perfectly portioned lentil crepe, generously filled with potato masala, made even tastier with the additon of sambal and coconut chutney.

Put aside all your preconceived notions of an international chain restaurant and embrace the mega popular Chennai-based South Indian vegetarian family restaurant. The pristine Scarborough location is often packed with groups of friends and families enjoying authentic plates that transport your palate across the world. The dosa are lightly crisped and adequately seasonsed without being too salty (unlike so many other dosa I've tasted.)