Ada (Adai)

Ada (Adai)

This ada (adai) rice recipe for lentil crêpes (dosa) is usually served with podi (south Indian spicy chutney powder) and mango pickle (avakkai).

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
530 min
Servings
15

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine chana dal, urad dal, rice, and moong dal in a large bowl; cover with several inches of cool water. Soak 8 hours to overnight.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Grind soaked dal-rice mixture, chile peppers, and salt into a paste using a mortar and pestle; transfer to a bowl. Add enough water to make a batter just thin enough to spread; stir in cumin seeds.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat a griddle (or a tawa) over medium heat; lightly grease with oil around edges and in the middle. Ladle some batter on the griddle; spread into a thin circle using the back of the ladle or a large spoon. Cook about 3 minutes, then flip. Cook about 3 minutes more; transfer to a plate and serve immediately. Adas are best eaten hot off the griddle. Repeat with remaining batter.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (15 servings total)

177
Calories
9 g
Protein
30 g
Carbs
3 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
10 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/210477/ada-adai/
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