Second week of blogging marathon starts today and we could either pick a particular theme or choose “one theme a day”. I picked the latter and there is going to be a variety this week. Theme for today is “Regional Special” and I am continuing with another TamilNadu special. Adai is basically a dosai made with a mixture of lentils and rice. The big difference between adai and regular dosai is that there is no fermentation required for adai. So you just soak, grind and start making dosas right away. We can cook up a variety with adai by adding different vegetables to the batter. I have added chopped spinach, bell pepper, onions, etc. and they have all turned out excellent. I particularly love the spinach adai.
My mom normally makes adai with rice and channa dal, but since toor dal is healthier than channa dal I mix 1/2 of each. Adai is a good source of protein and is a filling and tasty meal.
Ingredients
1 cup idli rice
1/2 cup toor dal
1/2 cup channa dal
3 red chillies
Asafoetida
Salt to taste
1 small onion
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Oil
Method
Soak the rice and dal separately for about 2-3 hours.
Grind along with red chillies to a coarse mixture. I grind them separately since rice takes longer than dal to grind. Add salt, asafoetida and curry leaves to the batter.
Add onions and coriander leaves. My kids don’t eat onion and so I make for them first and then add onions for us.
Heat a tawa and pour a ladleful of the batter and spread it around. Pour a tsp of oil around the edges and on top. Let it cook for few minutes.
Flip it and let it cook for few minutes.
Flip back again. We want a golden brown on both sides.
Yummy and tasty adai ready. We had it with tomato pickle and idli podi. Adai-Avial is a famous combination.
Enjoy!
Tips
1. Channa dal alone can be used along with rice.
2. Use chopped fresh spinach instead of onions. (The first picture has spinach instead of onions)
The first pic was uploaded on 4/27/2013.
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I am dying to try these- they sounds like a great accompaniment to curry or palak Paneer, but I am not familiar with idli rice. is this a long grain rice or can I use any type of rice?
Idli rice is short and stout than the long grain rice. I have not used long grain rice, but I think it should be OK.
Hey lovely recipe!.. was just wondering one thing.. do u cook the rice and daal or grind right after soaking in water?
We have to grind it right after soaking in water.
Looks so so flavorful and delicious! I am sure my husband would love it!
I love adai but I dont add any rice too it pure dals
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Adai looks perfect and delicious
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My favorite too. Looks delicious..
Adai and avial is my favorite sunday breakfast protein rich breakfast yummm
Adding onions to adai is new to me, will definitely try these out real soon. It's nice to run the marathon with you again Vardhini.
My Fav adai, looks superb crispy!!
healthy delicious dosa
Achacho, Adai is my fav Vardhini..Mouthwatering here..Can have it full day
Yummy!
Adai looks awesome! One of my favorite breakfast dish!
absolutely delicious pancakes..very healthy ones..excellent recipe dear..
Thanx a lot for the 2 more wonderful entries for my event..I'm so happy to see such great recipes..:)
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I love, love, love these Indian pancakes! Great post!
Love this ~ looks so tasty, wish I could grab some
US Masala
Absolutely love this, totally yummy and protein packed, healthy and beautiful
wow…another interesting TN recipe..i use to grind moon n urad dal also..sure will try this way..looks crispy n super perfect…
Adai looks so delicious. My Mom also makes this often…!!
Adai looks so wonderful and healthy !! perfectly made !!
Adai looks so perfect… My MIL makes this often and we love it…
Dosa looks so healthy an tasty. Very tempting preparation.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
This is my fav for anytime of the day…looks super yumm
gee.. thats a great recipe dear. I have had adai from a friend's place and wanted to make themhome.. thanks to you
Perfect nutritious adai…
yummy dosa
I love these adais with Idli Podi and coconut chutney. It can also be served with Avial. Adai-Avial is very famous. Wonderful clicks..
Nice clicks.
I can eat adai any time. It is very filling. Nice click!!
adai is my fav and i also love this with milagai podi.Love ur version
Makes a healthy, tasty breakfast!!!! Ur adais have come out perfect,,!!
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
Wow delicious..healthy breakfast.
Wow!!! my fav. I love this a lot.
Wish I could have that right noe…
Love adai…very filling and healthy too
perfect protein punch! I made these adais couple days back and we loved them!
I just love adai. These look great. I would love to have them with a generous slice of butter on top
Looks absolutely perfect and delicious.. awesome clicks !!..
perfect for sunday morning breakfast!
Lovely crispy adais, I add little urad dal too, would love to try without that. Nice click with molagapodi.
feel like having this now…delicious!
fantastic combo…looks really perfect..I'd like to give it a try..
Tasty Appetite
Wowwwwwwwwwwww.. looks simply inviting and tempting.. awesome preparation !!
Indian Cuisine
Adai and avial are a great combo…we generally also add a handful of urad dal…nice clicks
These look really delicious I am going to book mark and try.
Nutritious and my fav adais tempts me a lot..simply love it with spicy coconut chutney..
Yum …looks so gud ….the platter is just so delish
My God,the Adais are perfect.Can't ask more for breakfast..It's healthy and yummy!
i love this adai..perfect..