South Indian Spiced Moringa Adai Recipe

About this recipe

South Indian Spiced Moringa Adai is a healthy and flavorful breakfast dish packed with the goodness of lentils, rice, and nutrient-rich moringa leaves. This traditional pancake-style recipe is spiced with a balanced blend of aromatic Indian spices, delivering a satisfying yet moderate heat level. Perfect for weight-conscious individuals, it offers high fiber and protein content to keep you energized and full for hours. Made with wholesome ingredients, this dish combines earthy flavors with vibrant spices, making it a versatile and nourishing choice for a united family to kickstart the day.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Rice
• 500 g Urad Dal
• 500 g Chana Dal
• 500 g Onion
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 50 g Asafoetida Powder
• 50G Green Chilies
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Salt
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 1 kg Yellow Moong Dal
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse and soak the rice, moong dal, urad dal, and chana dal together in water for 4-6 hours, then drain.
2. 2. Grind the soaked rice and lentils to a smooth paste using minimal water, ensuring a thick batter consistency.
3. 3. Add chopped moringa leaves, onion, green chilies, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, chili powder, asafoetida, and salt to the batter. Mix well.
4. 4. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and grease it lightly with oil.
5. 5. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan, spreading it evenly into a thin pancake. Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges.
6. 6. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
7. 7. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, making 6-8 pancakes in total.
8. 8. Serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato chutney for a wholesome breakfast.