Adai, a traditional South Indian pancake, is made by blending lentils and rice together and is typically enjoyed for breakfast or dinner. Incorporating pumpkin into this already protein-rich meal not only enhances its nutritional value but also increases its satiety factor.
To prepare Parangi Kai (Yellow Pumpkin) Adai, you can simply add grated yellow pumpkin to the lentil and rice mixture before cooking the pancakes on a griddle. The sweet and earthy flavor of the pumpkin complements the savory and slightly tangy taste of the adai, making it a delicious and wholesome meal option. Enjoy these pumpkin adai pancakes with some coconut chutney or tangy tomato chutney for a complete South Indian breakfast or dinner experience.
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Parangi Kai (Yellow Pumpkin) Adai
5
servings4
hours40
minutesAdai, made with rice, lentils, and yellow pumpkin, is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for either breakfast or dinner.
Ingredients
Parangikai (Yellow Pumpkin) – 1 big piece
Idli Rice (Parboiled Rice) – 1 cup
Thuvar Dhal – ½ cup
Bengal Gram dhal – ¼ cup
Green Gram Dhal – 2 tablespoons
Urad dhal – 1 tablespoon
Red Chillies – 4 to 5
Asafoetida powder – ½ teaspoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Onion – 1
Curry Leaves – few
Coriander leaves – few
Gingelly Oil – as required
Directions
- Wash the rice and dals, then soak them for 3 to 4 hours.
- Finely chop the onion, curry leaves, and coriander leaves, and set aside.
- Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut it into small cubes.
- Blend the pumpkin pieces with a little water to make a puree and set aside.
- Grind the soaked rice and dals with red chillies and salt to a coarse paste.
- Combine the pumpkin puree with the batter and mix well. Stir in asafoetida powder, chopped onion, curry leaves, and coriander leaves.
- Heat a dosa tawa and grease it.
- Pour a large ladle of batter in the center and spread it evenly. Drizzle oil around the edges.
- Cook on medium heat, flip, and cook until both sides are nicely browned.
- Serve with traditional butter and jaggery (வெண்ணெய் and வெல்லம்) or with any chutney of your choice.