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A crispy and golden-brown Adai Dosa served on a plate

Adai Dosa Recipe

Adai Dosa is a nutritious and flavorful South Indian pancake made with a blend of lentils, rice, and spices. This easy-to-make recipe requires no fermentation and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 3 People
Calories 408 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Toor dal or Pigeon Pea lentils
  • 1/4 cup Chana Dal split chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup Urad Dal
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 10 Curry leaves
  • 2 Dry Red Whole chilies
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil or ghee
  • 2- inch ginger
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 3 cup water for soaking (Keep 1 cup water aside for grinding)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add Toor dal, Chana dal, Urad dal, and Rice. Rinse them in water until the water runs almost clear.
  • Soak them in water overnight or at least for 5 hours.
  • Drain all the water (you can use it to water your plants).
  • Take the soaked dal and rice, cumin seeds, curry leaves, red dried chilies, green chilies, salt, and ginger along with the water in a blender.
  • Blend the ingredients to make a smooth paste. (not very smooth, slightly coarse).
  • Set the batter aside and let it rest for about an hour.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium to high heat. Pour one big ladle-full (preferably round in shape) full of batter and spread it into a thin crepe.
  • Apply oil or vegan ghee on the sides of the Adai Dosa.
  • Cook it until golden brown from the bottom. Carefully remove it from the skillet with the help of a spatula.
  • Serve Adai Dosa hot with any chutney of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 73.6gProtein: 12.7gFat: 6.7gSaturated Fat: 0.9gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 19.7gSugar: 2.6gCalcium: 89mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Adai Dosa, Indian Breakfast Recipes, No-Ferment Adai Dosa, South Indian Adai Dosa, South Indian Savoury Crepes
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