Tomato Adai dosa is a savory, protein-packed South Indian pancake made with a combination of rice and lentils. While the traditional version of this dish is delicious on its own, this dosa is with a twist as it is loaded with tangy tomatoes. Ideal for breakfast or dinner. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this unique version of adai is a delightful way to enjoy the goodness of lentils and tomatoes in every bite.
So Let's dive into this simple and scrumptious recipe!
Ingredients
Moong dal+Tur dal+Urad dal-
Chana dal 1/2 cup
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Tomato Adai Dosa |
Chana dal 1/2 cup
Rice -1 1/2 cups
Pepper-1/2 tsp
Jeera-1 tsp
Salt-as per taste
Red chillies-5-6
Red chillies-5-6
Hing-a pinch
Soaked Methi seeds-few
Ginger-small piece
Tomatoes-3 chopped
Soaked Methi seeds-few
Ginger-small piece
Tomatoes-3 chopped
curry leave/coriander -for garnishing
Chiroti Rava-1 tsp
Method- Soak rice/dals separately for 5-6 hrs. Next grind with pepper, jeera, salt, red chilies, hing, ginger, soaked methi seeds and mix well. Leave overnight. Next day, add the curry leaves/coriander leaves, grind chopped tomatoes in the mixer. Add the mix into the dosa batter. Mix really well. Heat a dosa tawa over medium heat. Once the tawa is hot, pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the tawa. Spread the batter evenly in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
Drizzle some oil or ghee around the edges of the Tomato adai dosa
and cook until the bottom side turns golden brown and crisp. Flip the dosa and cook till done.Serve Tomato Adai Dosa hot with butter and chutney / chutney pudi/ sauce of your choice and you’ve got a complete meal that’s both satisfying and nourishing.
Happy cooking, and don’t forget to share the love with your friends and family!