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 min
- Cook30 min
- 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 124.78 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.11 g Moderate
- Carbs 21.09 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.47 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.22 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 2.16 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.79 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.
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