How to make Adai Dosa -
High in protein due to the use of 4 different types of dals along with rice to make the batter of this dosa. A must try
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Split Bengal gram (chana dal) (चने की दाल), Split pigeon peas (toor dal)
Cuisine : South Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Adai Dosa Recipe Card
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Prep Time : 2-2.30 hour
Cook time : 21-25 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Adai Dosa Recipe
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) , soaked for 2 hours and drained 1/4 cup
Split pigeon peas (toor dal) , soaked for 2 hours and drained 1/4 cup
Split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal) , soaked for 2 hours and drained 1/4 cup
Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal) , soaked for 2 hours and drained 1/4 cup
Rice , soaked for 2 hours and drained 1/2 cup
Onion , sliced 1 medium
Dried red chiliies 1-2
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Cumin seeds (jeera) 1/2 tablespoon
Ginger , finely chopped 1 tablespoon
Green chillies , finely chopped 1 - 2
Oil for cooking
Green chutney to serve
Tomato ketchup to serve
Method
Step 1
Put Bengal gram, pigeon peas, black gram, green gram, rice, onion, red chillies, turmeric powder, salt and cumin seeds into a mixer jar, add sufficient water and grind. Add ginger and some more water and grind to a smooth batter.
Step 2
Pour this batter into a bowl. Add green chillies and adjust the seasoning.
Step 3
Heat a non-stick tawa. Clean the surface with a moist muslin cloth. Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread evenly and thinly. Drizzle a little oil all around and over the dosa and cook till the underside is golden brown and crisp.
Step 4
Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes or till the other side is evenly golden and crisp. Remove from the tawa and put on a serving plate. Make more dosas with the remaining batter.
Step 5
Serve immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.
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