Sugar-Free Adai (Savory Lentil Pancakes)

Delight your taste buds with Sugar-Free Adai, a wholesome twist on the classic South Indian savory lentil pancake. Packed with protein-rich lentils like chana dal, toor dal, urad dal, and moong dal, these flavor-packed pancakes combine the earthiness of curry leaves and dried red chilies with the subtle nuttiness of grated coconut. The batter, made with soaked rice and lentils, is blended to a coarse consistency for a hearty texture. Drizzled with just a touch of oil and cooked to golden perfection, these gluten-free and sugar-free pancakes are a nutritious breakfast or snack option. Pair them with coconut chutney or spicy sambar for a comforting and balanced meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. With a perfect blend of spice and texture, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a staple in your healthy eating routine!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:150 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Parboiled rice
• 0.25 cup Chana dal (Bengal gram dal)
• 0.25 cup Toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)
• 0.25 cup Urad dal (black gram dal)
• 0.25 cup Moong dal (green gram dal)
• 3 pieces Dried red chilies
• 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons Grated coconut
• 1 inch Ginger
• 4 tablespoons Oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash and soak the parboiled rice, chana dal, toor dal, urad dal, and moong dal together in enough water for at least 2 hours.

Step 2

After soaking, drain the water and transfer the soaked ingredients into a blender.

Step 3

Add the dried red chilies, asafoetida, salt, and ginger to the blender.

Step 4

Blend the mixture to a coarse batter with a consistency similar to pancake batter, adding water as necessary.

Step 5

Transfer the batter to a bowl and mix in the curry leaves and grated coconut.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick skillet or tawa over medium heat and brush lightly with oil.

Step 7

Pour a ladleful of the prepared batter onto the skillet and spread it out evenly to form a pancake.

Step 8

Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the batter.

Step 9

Cook on one side until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.

Step 10

Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adjusting the flame between medium and low as needed.

Step 11

Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(496.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1512.1

Total Fat 65.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2415.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.2g	0%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Protein 52.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235.4mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 2603.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 48.0%