Millet Adai

Millet Adai

Looking for a healthy millet dosa? Try Millet Adai — a crunchy, golden South Indian pancake with millets & dals, perfect for a filling meal.

Millet Adai is a wholesome South Indian tiffin that beautifully balances rustic flavors with nourishing goodness. Made with a hearty mix of kodo millet, barnyard millet, red rice, chana dal, and urad dal, this protein-rich pancake offers both taste and texture in every bite. The batter grinds into a slightly coarse blend, and once it hits the hot pan, it transforms into golden Adai with irresistible crispy edges and a satisfying crunch.

The earthy sweetness of millets pairs wonderfully with the nutty richness of dals, making each mouthful hearty yet light. Eaten hot off the skillet with a dollop of butter, chutney, or a drizzle of jaggery syrup, these Adais are not just filling but deeply comforting—a wholesome twist on a traditional favorite that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.

Let us see how to prepare this nutritious Adai :

Ingredients :

1/2 cup Varagu ( kodo millets )

1/2 cup barnyard millets or use a cup of mixed millets

1/2 cup red rice

• ¼ cup Chana dal

• 2 tablespoon Urad dal

• 6 Red chilli

• ⅛ teaspoon Asafoetida

• 1 sprig Curry leaves

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

Salt as needed.

Instructions

Wash and soak millets many times till water runs clear , soak for minimum 6-8 hours preferably overnight.

Wash and soak other ingredients for 4 hours

Keep red chilies also soaked .

Grind everything together , making sure to drain the millets of the soaked water .

Add salt , curry leaves , cumin seeds , asafoetida powder to the batter .

Heat a dosa tava , prepare Adai as thick or as thin as you prefer . Use coconut oil to cook the Adai for an amazing aroma and taste .

Crispy and crunchy Millet Adai made with wholesome millets and dals. A protein-packed South Indian breakfast or dinner that’s tasty & nourishing.

millet adai

millet adai

Millet Adai recipe with kodo millet, barnyard millet, red rice & dals. Crispy, nutritious, and protein-rich — a wholesome South Indian favorite.