KARA ADAI

 

 

This savory snack is traditionally prepared during Karadyan Nombu, a celebration mainly observed in Tamil Brahmin households. A sweet version of this snack, known as vella adai, is also made. The savory and the sweet version is enjoyed by married women after performing the pooja, as they pray for the well-being and longevity of their husbands

 

 

 

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 INGREDIENTS :

 

 RICE FLOUR--1 CUP

WATER- 2 CUPS

COW PEA BEANS- 1/4 CUP

GRATED COCONUT--3/4 CUP

SALT TO TASTE

 

FOR TEMPERING: 

COCONUT OIL- 4 TSP

MUSTARD- 3/4 TSP

GREEN CHILLIES- 2 NOS

CURRY LEAVES-2 SPRIGS

 

PROCEDURE  

1. Soak raw rice in water till it softens.Then spread it on a cotton cloth to absorb the moisture content completely.

 

2. Dry it in shade.After that pound it in a mixer jar to fine powder.Pass it through a sieve to segregate big particles. 

3.Now measure the rice flour and keep it aside.Soak cow pea beans for 4 hours and keep it aside.

 

4.Prepare the seasoning and transfer the soaked cow peas and coconut gratings and saute in mild heat for a few seconds and switch off.

5.Now pour the boiling water over this and slowly sprinkle all the rice flour and keep stirring in mild heat till it forms a lump and switch off.

 

6.Allow the contents to cool and make equal size balls . Flatten it on your palm and transfer it to a greased idli plates and steam for 5-7 minutes and switch off.

 

7.Serve the adais with a dollop of butter.