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Ada (Adai) Lentil-Rice Crepes

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Ada (Adai) Lentil-Rice Crepes deliver a hearty, nutty bite with a gentle heat from dried red chiles and a warm cumin aroma. The soaked blend of dals and rice yields a crisp edge and tender center, perfect for dipping into chutneys or sambar. Serve these South Indian crepes hot for breakfast or a light dinner when you want something rustic and satisfying.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Serves15
  • DifficultyMedium
Ada (Adai) Lentil-Rice Crepes
  1. 1

    Combine chana dal, urad dal, rice, and moong dal in a large bowl; cover with several inches of cool water.

  2. 2

    Soak 8 hours to overnight.

  3. 3

    Grind the soaked dal-rice mixture, chile peppers, and salt into a paste using a mortar and pestle; transfer to a bowl.

  4. 4

    Add enough water to make a batter just thin enough to spread; stir in cumin seeds.

  5. 5

    Heat a griddle (or a flat pan) over medium heat; lightly grease with oil around the edges and in the middle.

  6. 6

    Ladle some batter onto the griddle; spread it into a thin circle using the back of the ladle or a large spoon.

  7. 7

    Cook about 3 minutes, then flip.

  8. 8

    Cook about 3 minutes more; transfer to a plate and serve immediately.

  9. 9

    Adas are best eaten hot off the griddle.

  10. 10

    Repeat with the remaining batter.

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