This recipe I got from the Iyer Aunty I stayed with as PG during my Engg college days. She would make this almost every morning for breakfast. It is high in protein and fiber. I have read somewhere that protein is the best way to start your day. It jump starts your metabolism, you feel satiated and your brain gets its glucose to concentrate and think better.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
| Rice | 1 cup |
| Bengal Gram(Channa Dal\Kadalai Paruppu) | 1/2 cup |
| Split Red Gram(Toor Dal\Thuvaram Paruppu) | 1/4 cup |
| Green Gram (Moong Dal\Pasi Paruppu) | 1/4 cup |
| Ginger shredded | 2 tsp |
| Curry Leaves | 12 to 15 |
| Red Chilly Flakes | 2 tbsp |
| Asafetida\Hing | 1/4 tsp |
| Onion | 1 medium |
| Cilantro | 1/2 bunch |
Method:
Soak Rice in water for 4 hrs.
Soak all the dals together in water for 3 to 4 hrs.
Grind first Rice to a very smooth paste, add little water as needed.
Add the dals to the blender along with Rice.
Also add ginger and curry leaves to the blender. If using whole red chilies (5-6) instead of flakes, add the chilies too.
Grind in a very low setting, just to mix the dal with rice. Add little water if needed. Do not grind to smooth paste.
Batter consistency should be spreadable but not as thin as Dosa.
Adai batter does not need any fermenting, so can be used immediately. It can also be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
Add red chilly flakes and finely chopped onion, cilantro and hing just before making Dosa. Mix well
Needs to be cooked like dosa but slowly on medium flame with a tsp of oil
Serve Hot with Coconut or Tomato Chutney.
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Posted on November 10, 2010
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