THAVALA ADAI

Thavala adai is a shallow fried crispy snack prepared in Tamilnadu. There are many variations of adai.I learnt this authentic recipe from my friend. In this recipe,I have incorporated toor dal/ pegion pea and raw rice. Besides toor dal other lentils  can also be  included in preparing this adai.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 INGREDIENTS

 

RAW RICE- 2 CUPS

 

TOOR DAL/ PI GEON PEAS-1/2 CUP

WATER-  2 1/2 CUPS

SALT TO TASTE

RED CHILLIES- 5 NOS

CUMIN- 1 TSP

PEPPERCORNS- 1 TSP

 

COCONUT GRATINGS- 1 1/2 TBSP

FOR SEASONING

OIL- 1 TBSP

MUSTARD- 1 TSP

URAD DAL- 1 TSP

CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIG

ASAFOETIDA- 3/4 TSP

METHOD

Wash raw rice and toor dal thoroughly and spread it on a clean cloth and allow it to dry.

In a mixer jar blend red chillies,cumin seeds,peppercorns to coarse powder and keep it aside.

Now grind raw rice and toor dal to coarse powder or to the consistency of rava.

In a pan heat 4 tsp of oil and add mustard ,when it starts to splutter add urad dal,asafoetida,curry leaves and fry well.

Now add 2 1/2 cups of water over the seasoning along with saltand boil well.

 

Now slowly add rice and toor dal mixture and keep stirring. Add the coarsely powdered spice mixture too.

Add coconut gratings and simmer in mild heat till the mixture becomes thick like upma.

Switch off and allow it to cool . On cooling, make small balls of equal size.

Flatten the ball . Apply oil on a iron skillet and heat it.

Now place the flattened adais on the skillet and pour oil on the sides and surface of the adai.

Heat till the adais turn slight brown in colour.