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).
Instructions
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{'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.'}
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{'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.'}
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{'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)