International House of Pancakes! South Indian Adai Recipe
Ingredients
- Urad Dal: Is a specific type of dal (grain) that is also called black gram
- Tuvar Dal: Yellow lentils
- Chana Dal: Chick pea
- Asafoetida: A Middle Eastern seasoning that is made from the gummy sap released from the stalks of the giant fennel plant
- Kadi Patta: Curry leaf
- South Indian Adai serves 6 CLICK here for a printable recipes
- 2 C parboiled rice
- 1 C urad dal
- 1 C tuvar dal
- 1/2 C chana dal
- 5 dry red chilies
- 1 dash asafetida
- ground ginger, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 164g | |
| Calories 66 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.33g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 558mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 15.54g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 8.38g | 6% |
| Protein 3.29g | 5% |
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