Ada (Adai) Lentil-Rice Crepes
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 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine chana dal, urad dal, rice, and moong dal in a large bowl; cover with several inches of cool water.
- 2
Soak 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Grind the soaked dal-rice mixture, chile peppers, and salt into a paste using a mortar and pestle; transfer to a bowl.
- 4
Add enough water to make a batter just thin enough to spread; stir in cumin seeds.
- 5
Heat a griddle (or a flat pan) over medium heat; lightly grease with oil around the edges and in the middle.
- 6
Ladle some batter onto the griddle; spread it into a thin circle using the back of the ladle or a large spoon.
- 7
Cook about 3 minutes, then flip.
- 8
Cook about 3 minutes more; transfer to a plate and serve immediately.
- 9
Adas are best eaten hot off the griddle.
- 10
Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Calories 123.96 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.11 g Moderate
- Carbs 21.09 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.47 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.27 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 2.16 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.31 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.26 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 19.26 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.89 mg Moderate
- Potassium 90.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.87 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Ada (Adai) Lentil Rice Crepes is an Indian breakfast recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 15, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Lentils, Chana Dal, Cooking Oil, and Dried Chile Peppers. Each serving provides about 123.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ada (Adai) Lentil-Rice Crepes?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Ada (Adai) Lentil-Rice Crepes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Lentils, Chana Dal, Cooking Oil, Dried Chile Peppers, Lentils. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Ada (Adai) Lentil-Rice Crepes?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ada (Adai) Lentil-Rice Crepes?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 123.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ada (Adai) Lentil-Rice Crepes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 10 steps.
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