Type 1: SOFT ADAI
This adai will be slightly softer and elderly people prefer this.
INGREDIENTS:
Idli rice - 2 cups
Raw rice: - 1/4 cup
Toor dhal - 3/4 cup
Gram dhal - 3/4 cup
Urad dhal - 1/4 cup
Dry red chillies - 10 to 15
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup (optional)
Curry leaves
Hing
Salt - as per taste
Oil
Type 2: CRISPY ADAI
This is everyone's favourite in my in-law's house.
INGREDIENTS:
Idli rice - 1 cup
Raw rice: - 1 cup
Toor dhal - 3/4 cup
Gram dhal - 3/4 cup
Urad dhal - 1/2 cup
Dry red chillies - 10 to 15
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup (optional)
Curry leaves
Hing
Salt - as per taste
Oil
METHOD:
Soak rice separately & dhal alongwith red chillies separately for 2 hours. Drain the water and grind dhal to a coarse paste sprinkling little water alongwith curry leaves, hing, and grated coconut ( I didn't add coconut, though ). Grind rice separately to a fine paste. Combine both the batters, add salt and mix well. The batter should be slightly thicker and coarse.
In a pan, pour the batter and spread it from centre. Drizzle oil on sides. Cook till golden brown and crisp and turn to the other side. Goes well with butter and avial( Aviyal recipe is here). Serve hot with molagapodi, jaggery, or any chutney of your choice.
This is my fav anytime...u give me adai 3 times a day I can have it, luv it so much. Ur version sounds and looks tasty, I prefer the crispy adai
ReplyDeleteLike the recipe for crispy adais. would love to try the combo.
ReplyDeleteCan I have that plate?...so tempting Shanti..looks tasty!
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looks crispy n yummy..
ReplyDeletehmmmmmm! adai is our hot favourite made atleast once a week.your version looks tempting.
ReplyDeleteSoft and crispy adais are my anytime favourite, antha plateaa yedukalama??..
ReplyDeleteyummy looking adai...soft and crispy versions...both works for me...thanks for sharing.
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Perfect Adai Shantiji.... I like crispy the most!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteI love the crispy version,my mom's style, have not tried the soft version yet,looks very tempting!
ReplyDeleteUr version looks delicious. i dont add coconut. will try next time :)
ReplyDeleteI loved both versions, Shanthi.Shall try soon...
ReplyDeleteboth versions look wow, my fav is the softer ones !
ReplyDeletei love adai in any form.... love urs too...
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i love this...
ReplyDeleteBoth the versions are excellent. Looks delicious.
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Wonderful... I love crispy version.Looks tasty.
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Both the versions of Adai sounds delicious..Have to try the crispy ones..Adai with jaggery is one of the best combos.
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Love the crispy version........
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Both the adai are delicious but I will love to go for the crispy one!
I hope we will have a long delicious journey together!
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These both sound delicious. I would love to try them sometime:)
ReplyDeleteI love both the variations,crispy & soft.Excellent recipes :)!!!
ReplyDeleteShanthi i would love to have the soft version.
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Love the crispy version more... delicious adais.
ReplyDeleteI like the crispy version :) amma started making it recently and I have become a fan of it :)
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