Adai Recipe With Step By Step Tutorial
Lentil crepes made with rice, chana dal, toor dal and spices. Makes a power packed breakfast or dinner on a weeknight.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Par boiled rice 3/4 cup
- Raw rice 3/4 cup
- Bengal gram or channa dal 1/3 cup
- Urad dal or black gram 1/3 cup
- Toor dal or pigeon pea 1/3 cup
- Ginger 1''
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Hing 1/2 tsp
- Dry red chillies 8 to 10 according to spice level desired
- Salt to taste
- For Serving:
- Cilantro chopped finely 3 tbsp
- For Cooking:
- Coconut oil 1 tsp for every adai
Instructions
- Soak the dals and the rice together after washing thoroughly for about 4 hours.
- Drain excess water and grind the rice and dals with chillies, cumin seeds, ginger, hing and salt to a consistency slightly thicker than dosa batter.
- Now, add cilantro leaves and combine well.
- Heat a tawa and spread a ladle of the batter on it like dosa.
- Drizzle coconut oil on the sides.
- Cook on a medium flame for about 3 mins and then flip over.
- Cook for another min and serve hot with any chutney or Aviyal
Notes
Dont skip using the coconut oil because the oil imparts a wonderful flavour to the dish.
I did not have drumstick leaves and shallots but do add them if you have them. The leaves enhance the taste and the crepes taste heavenly with them.
You can also add bits of coconut to the batter.
I did not have drumstick leaves and shallots but do add them if you have them. The leaves enhance the taste and the crepes taste heavenly with them.
You can also add bits of coconut to the batter.
For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes
Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
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