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Thakkali Adai | Tomato Adai Recipe
A simple and healthy breakfast dish from South India
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice
- 1/4 cup Urad dal
- 1/4 cup Toor dal
- 1/4 cup Moong dal
- 1/4 cup Masoor dal
- 1/4 cup Channa dal
- 4 numbers Ripe Tomatoes
- 1 number Onion Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- A few Curry leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Take rice , lentils of your choice and red chilies in a bowl and soak it in plenty of water.Cover and keep aside overnight or for at least 5-6 hours.
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Drain the water and take some of it in a mixie jar. Add ripe tomatoes and grind to a smooth batter. Transfer into a bowl. Now grind the remaining mixture, adding little water .Do not make a runny batter, it has to be a little thicker than dosa batter.
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Add salt, curry leaves, chopped onions and cumin seeds. Mix well
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Heat a griddle and pour a ladle full of batter in the center and spread it to a circle. Cook on both sides.
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Serve with a side of your choice.
Recipe Notes
- Use any lentils of your choice.
- Millets can replace rice.
- Add juicy, ripe tomatoes.
- Sometimes I add a piece of ginger while grinding the batter.