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Adai recipe, learn how to make adai recipe, a protein-packed lentil pancake or dosa that’s popular in South India, particularly Tamil Nadu.

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The plate of adai aboveis from my Amma. She made it and the two chutneys, my uncle took the pic, and they sent it over to me a few months back. I kept meaning to post the adai recipe but that never happened.

Then I went back home for Christmas vacation and Amma made it again because I love adai (or ada as we call it) but TH is not a fan and so I have never tried making them myself at the time of writing this. Edited to add: this has changed now, of course. I have sine then used Amma’s adai recipe many times and even made this spinach adai , a healthier and really tasty variation.

But they are delicious and protein-packed although not really an instant option. Just like regular dosas, some prior planning and soaking needs to happen to get them going.

More interesting and different dosa recipes:
Sago dosa
Jowar dosa
Instant rava dosa
Instant wheat dosa

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Adai Recipe

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Adai recipe, a popular South Indian lentil crepe recipe using a batter of ground lentils and rice with some chillies.

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Prep Time 3 hours hrs

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of par-boiled rice I have tried raw rice and that turns out well too
  • 1 cup of whole skinned urad dal / ulutham paruppu / uzhunnu parippu
  • 1 cup of mix of toor dal or peas dal and channa dal
  • 5 dry red chillies
  • A few curry leaves
  • 8 shallots sliced thin or use 1 small onion
  • 1/4 tsp of asafoetida powder / perungaayam
  • 1/2 cup of grated coconut optional
  • 1 tsp of salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
  • Gingelly or Indian sesame oil for cooking the adai

Instructions

  • Soak the rice, urad dal, and the mixed dals separately in water for at least 2 hours and a maximum of 4 hours. Add the red chillies to one of the bowls and let them soak as well (or you can just add 1 tsp red chilli powder when grinding the dals).

  • Grind the urad dal first with little water. It doesn't need to be a smooth paste just more or less so. Then grind the rice, again not super smooth but just ground well.

  • Finally grind the mixed dals along with the chillies to a paste. Use adequate water to let them grind. You can add in the coconut at this stage too, if using.

  • Mix these together along with salt, asafoetida, chopped shallots, turmeric, and curry leaves torn roughly. Mix well with enough water to make a batter that's the consistency of dosa batter.

  • Pour one ladleful on an oiled griddle or tawa and spread into a circle. Make sure the dosa is not too thick.

  • Flip over after a minute or so and cook the other side until golden brown.

  • The above is one way of doing it, just like regular dosas, but I prefer the lacy dosas that amma makes. For that, add more water to the batter and make it much more watery. You won't be able to spread them on the griddle so just pour on it starting from the outer circle, filling the gaps as you go. With this method you end up with lacy adai with crispy edges and it's just delicious.

  • We usually serve adai with chutney but avial is a popular combination too

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Soak the rice, urad dal, and the mixed dals separately in water for at least 2 hours and a maximum of 4 hours. Add the red chillies to one of the bowls and let them soak as well (or you can just add 1 tsp red chilli powder when grinding the dals).

2. Grind the urad dal first with little water. It doesn’t need to be a smooth paste just more or less so. Then grind the rice, again not super smooth but just ground well.

3. Finally grind the mixed dals along with the chillies to a paste. Use adequate water to let them grind. You can add in the coconut at this stage too, if using.

4. Mix these together along with salt, asafoetida, chopped shallots, turmeric, and curry leaves torn roughly. Mix well with enough water to make a batter that’s the consistency of dosa batter.

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5. Pour one ladleful on an oiled griddle or tawa and spread into a circle. Make sure the dosa is not too thick.

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6. Flip over after a minute or so and cook the other side until golden brown.

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7. The above is one way of doing it, just like regular dosas, but I prefer the lacy dosas that amma makes. For that, add more water to the batter and make it much “looser”. You won’t be able to spread them on the griddle so just pour on it starting from the outer circle, filling the gaps as you go. I hope the pictures below explain this.

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The batter should be loose enough to spread as you pour and cover up the gaps and you can help it along the way by filling the gaps. This way, the crepes take much longer to cook but the patience is worth it. You end up with lacy adai with crispy edges and it’s just delicious.

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We usually serve adai with 2 types of chutneys – red chilli chutney and thick coconut chutney (as shows in the first picture) or some random curry that’s left over.

Traditionally, Tamilians serve adai with . In fact, most restaurants serve adai-avial as a combination like puttu and kadala. I don’t think that’s done in Kerala though, correct me if I am wrong.

Oh boy, I am craving adai now. Too bad I have to go bury my face in some unhealthy snacks at work instead!

For adai recipe in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Urdu etc please use the Google translate button in the sidebar.

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FAQs

What is Adai batter made of? ›

About Adai Recipe

My Adai Recipe needs rice, chana dal, toor dal, a small portion of urad dal and moong dal. Rice is used to give the adai dosa a slightly crisp texture and various lentils impart different flavours. Ginger, red chilies, hing and cumin seeds are the spices used for extra flavour and heat.

Is adai dosa good for weight loss? ›

Adai Dosa Mix is high in dietary fiber, which helps in maintaining digestive health and preventing constipation. It also keeps you feeling full for longer periods, reducing your overall calorie intake and aiding in weight loss.

How many calories are in homemade Adai? ›

The Protein Rich Adai Calories count is around 340 per serving and each serving packs 13 g of protein. The multigrain ingredients in this South Indian delicacy offer a variety of health benefits as well.

What are the benefits of Adai? ›

Rich in Fiber: The lentils and rice used in Adai are rich in dietary fiber, aiding in digestion and promoting a feeling of fullness. Low Glycemic Index: Adai has a lower glycemic index compared to regular dosas, which means it leads to a slower increase in blood sugar levels, making it suitable for those with diabetes.

What is the difference between Adai and Pesarattu? ›

The major difference between adai and pesarattu is that adai is made from chana dal and pesarattu is made from whole green gram or whole moong dal. Very few restaurants serve them since they aren't fast selling like their rice counterpart – dosa.

How much protein is in Adai? ›

How to burn 73 calories that come from Adai?
Value per per adai% Daily Values
Protein2.7 g5%
Carbohydrates10.7 g4%
Fiber1.7 g7%
Fat2.2 g3%
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Is adai dosa good for diabetes? ›

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have adai? Yes, they can. Moong dal is high in protein, fibre rich and works great as a base for snacks and dals.

What is the difference between dosa and adai dosa? ›

Adai dosa is made from a mixture of various lentils like urad dal, chana dal, toor dal, and a mix of rice. The batter for adai dosa is thicker than regular dosa batter and is usually topped with chopped onions and curry leaves.

How many calories are in 2 adai? ›

One Adai Recipe gives 114 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 87 calories, proteins account for 15 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 13 calories. One Adai Recipe provides about 6 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

How many calories are in 100g of Adai? ›

Other sizes: 1 serving - 203kcal, 100 g - 214kcal, more... Other sizes: 1 serving - 280kcal, 100 g - 114kcal, more...

How many calories are in dosa? ›

Do You Know How Many Calories You Consume with Dosa?
Types of Servings Portion SizeValue
One medium dosa calories (97g)168
1 small dosa calories (43g)75
1 dosa calories(Small onion - 75g)95
2 dosa calories (Small ragi - 70g)118
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How many calories are in one chapati? ›

1 Chapati has 104 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 63 calories, proteins account for 10 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 33 calories.

What are the health benefits of Suji idli? ›

Semolina flour has several health benefits , such as; healthy muscles, improves heart health, prevents anemia, controls over eating, early bowel movement, improves immunity, boost energy, helps in weight loss.

What are the advantages of eating kismis? ›

Raisins are a good source of dietary fibre (fructans) and phytochemicals, which may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Studies have found that the benefits of eating raisins with other foods might lower blood lipids (fats) and cholesterol levels in patients suffering from high cholesterol problems.

What are the benefits of jumbo raisins? ›

Raisins are a good source of soluble fiber, which aids digestion and reduces stomach issues. Raisins also contain tartaric acid. Research shows this compound may lower inflammation, help your intestines work better, and help balance the bacteria in your gut.

What are the ingredients in Isha Adai dosa mix? ›

Ingredients: Bengal gram, urad dal, thuvar dal, rice, green gram, jeera, curry leaves and red chillies.

Is ID batter fermented? ›

Idli is a traditional fermented rice and black gram based food. Idli batter is prepared by soaking polished parboiled rice and decorticated black gram for 4 h at 30 ± 1 °C in water. The soaked mass was ground using a grinder with adequate amount of water.

How to make batter fermented? ›

Fermenting Dosa Batter
  1. Cover the bowl loosely and ferment it in a warm place until the batter rises and turns light & bubbly. ...
  2. If you live in a warm region, you can leave the batter bowl on the counter overnight.
  3. To ferment in colder regions, preheat the oven at the lowest setting (120 F/ 50 C) for 7 mins, no longer.
Jun 8, 2023

What makes a batter? ›

Batters are made by combining some sort of flour—usually wheat flour, though cornstarch and rice flour are not uncommon—with a liquid and optional leavening or binding ingredients, like eggs and baking powder. They coat foods in a thick, goopy layer.

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