How to Make Ada (Adai) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ada (Adai) is a traditional South Indian pancake that is both delicious and nutritious. It is made with a combination of rice and lentils, making it a healthy and filling meal. This dish is popular in the state of Tamil Nadu and is often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.

Ada is known for its unique flavor and texture, which comes from the combination of different lentils and spices. It is also a versatile dish that can be customized to suit individual taste preferences. Some people ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup split Bengal gram (chana dal)
  • 1 cup skinned split black lentils (urad dal)
  • ½ cup split yellow lentils (moong dal)
  • 1 cup rice
  • salt to taste
  • 2 dried red chile peppers, or to taste
  • water, as needed
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 dosas

  • Place the chana dal, urad dal, moong dal, and rice into a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; allow to soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Grind the soaked dal and rice with the salt and red chile peppers into a paste using a mortar and pestle. Add enough water to the mixture to make a batter just thin enough to spread. Stir the cumin seeds into the batter.
  • Heat a griddle (or a tawa) over medium heat. Gently grease the griddle with oil on the edges and the middle. Ladle the batter on the tawa and spread into a thin circle using the back of the ladle or a large spoon. Cook for a few minutes and flip over to the other side. Cook a few more minutes, transfer to a plate, and serve immediately. Adas are best eaten hot off the griddle.
  • Nutrition

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 10mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 326mg