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Aug 23, 2012

Mixed Bean N Brown Rice Adai / 15 Bean Brown Rice Adai

I used to make Adai once in a week since its rich in protein and taste and of course my favorite too. Especially Adai with Drumstick leaves. Recently i saw adai recipe in Nalini's blog with Mixed bean n dhal which is even more healthy with the combo of more legumes n lentils. I loved that idea and made it using 15 bean mix and Brown rice. The Adai turned out so tasty, crispy n inner soft and delicious. As i used brown basmati rice, the adai/dosa turned crisp. Its nice to add more legumes n lentils to our diet in a super easy n delicious way. My H n kids loved this protein n fiber rich Adai. Even its good for diabetic & dieting people since its low carb and high protein. Good for breakfast n dinner too. Now to the recipe...

Ingredients
  1. 15 bean mix    1 cup
  2. Brown Rice     1 cup
  3. Raw Rice      1 cup (i used sona masoori)
  4. Tuvar Dal        3/4 cup
  5. Chana dal        3/4 cup
  6. Moongdal/Green gram     1/4 cup
  7. Urad dal       2-3 tbsp
  8. Methi Seeds     1/4 tsp
  9. Garlic         3 big cloves
  10. Cumin seeds       2 tbsp
  11. Fennel seeds      1 tbsp
  12. Dry Red Chili        10 no.
  13. Hing           1/2 tsp
  14. Onion       1 large (finely chopped)
  15. Carrot         1 no.(shredded)
  16. Cilantro      1/4 cup(finely chopped)
  17. Ginger      1 and 1/2 tbsp (finely chopped)
  18. Salt        to taste

Method
  • Soak 15 bean mix for overnight or 6-8 hours. Wash n soak rice n dal together for 6-8 hours.
  • If making it for dinner, soak beans around 8-9 am and rice n dal around 12-1pm and grind it by 6 or 6.30. This doesn't require fermentation but leave it aside for 1 - 1/2 hours gives nice taste,texture n color to the Adai.
  • After soaking time, drain excess water n first blend beans  n garlic in a blender n blend it to a smooth paste.
  • Then add this to the grinder along with soaked n drained rice-dal mixture. 
  • And grind along with cumin seeds, fennel seeds, chili powder/red chili to a fine coarse batter. Add water while grinding. The batte consistency should be thicker than the regular dosa batter.
  • Once done transfer it to a bowl, add enough salt, hing and mix the batter.
  • Now add finely chopped onions,ginger,cilantro n shredded carrot. Mix everything well and leave it aside for an hour.
  • After that, heat a griddle/tawa, pour a ladle ful of batter and spread it gently do not spread too thin, make it little thick. Drizzle oil around the adai n cook in medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Then flip other side and cook till it turn crisp n cooked well.
  • That's it...Serve The healthy n tasty Adai with any desired chutney or with Avial or simply with podi.

Notes:
Soak Red chili along with rice n dal, this way grinds well.
Instead of brown rice you can also make it with regular long grain also.
Long grain gives extra crisp n flavor to the dosa.
Adding Methi seeds gives nice color n flavor to the adai.
For making it for breakfast, soak everything overnight and grind n use it immediately no need to set aside for an hour since the dal gets little sour so that itself enough n u can make it instantly.
This is crisp n soft like the regular dosa n doesn't turn hard after cooling.

32 comments:

  1. That is a protein packed adai - Love the inclusions of beans other than the usual lentils - Looks awesome Sangee :)

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  2. Such a healthy adai..looks too good.

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  3. Fantastic adai packed with protein, even i love here the addition of those beans than lentils..Well done Sangee.

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  4. Healthy adai. Looks inviting Sangee.

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  5. Super healthy and fantastic adai, nicely clicked

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  6. Super healthy Adai... Easy to get balanced food!

    Great-secret-of-life.blogspot.com

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  7. looks lovely! just made adai from hemas blog! definitely goin to try out your version next :)

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  8. Looks so crunchy and am sure tastes great, its packed with nutrition

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  9. Very healthy.u made it well n perfect !!

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  10. Nutritious and healthy..different from normal one.. Sure will try this.

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  11. Super delicious & healthy breakfast. Loved the detailing. Simply awesome

    http://shwetainthekitchen.blogspot.com

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  12. very healthy and nutritous.. Love your step wise too..

    Sowmya
    http://nivedhanams.blogspot.in/

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  13. Perfect dose of protein for vegetarians. Great recipe.

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  14. Very healthy post Sangee!!! I love to eat adai anytime. But it is been ages since I prepared it. First click is awesome.

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  15. very healthy breakfast.....lovely clicks too....

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  16. That's a very healthy and nutritious adai...looks delicious

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  17. yummy adai with healthy pack.. my mom too make like you... nice explanation...
    VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA

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  18. delicious dear...Rush your delights for Fast Food Event - Noodles

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  19. Wow you have taken the adai to a new level.Will give this a try.

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  20. wow delicious adai,luks tempting...

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  21. wow... adai looks delicious... crispy and yummy...

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  22. very interesting recipe..thanks for sharing dear..:)
    Tasty Appetite

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  23. Adai cannot be made any more healthier than this! I have a pack of 13 bean mix, i will try this for sure..Seeing ur pictorial, i am soo tempted to make the batter right away!

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  24. Sounds interesting, got to try this way, should be delicious and healthy as well!

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