Adai

Idly Rice – 1 cup

Thuvar Dhal – 1/4 cup

Bengal Gram Dhal – 1/4 cup

Urad Dhal – 1/4 cup

Moong Dhal - 1/8 cup

Red Chilli – 5

Fennel - 1 tsp

Ginger - a small pc.

Onion – 1, chopped

Coconut gratings – ¼ cup

Curry Leaves - chopped

Drumstick Leaves - 1 cup, chopped (optional)

Asafetida powder – 1 tsp

Salt

Gingelly Oil

In a medium bowl add Idly Rice, Thuvar Dhal, Bengal Gram Dhal, Urad Dhal and Moong Dhal. Wash the Rice and Dhal well; then soak them in Water along with Red Chillies for at least 4 hours.

Grind the soaked Rice and Dhal to a fine paste along with Fennel seeds and a small piece of Ginger.

Transfer the Batter to a bowl and add Onion, Coconut gratings, Curry Leaves, Drumstick leaves, Asafetida and required Salt. Mix well.

Heat Dosa Tawa in medium heat. Grease with Oil. Pour a big ladle of Batter in the tawa and spread evenly. Pour Gingelly Oil around the corners of the Adai. Turn over and cook other side also.

Serve with Aviyal, Butter and Jaggery or any other South Indian Chutneys.

Tip:

Substitute Idly Rice with Brown Rice / Wheat Rawa / Thinai / Quinoa to make a healthier substitute.