Azhagar kovil adai or black gram dosai Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak black gram lentils and rice in water for 4-5 hours.
• STEP 2.Drain the water and grind the lentils and rice into a smooth batter.
• STEP 3.Add chopped onions, green chilies, curry leaves, and salt to the batter.
• STEP 4.Heat a tawa or griddle and pour a ladleful of batter onto it.
• STEP 5.Spread the batter in a circular motion to form a dosai.
• STEP 6.Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until golden brown.
• STEP 7.Flip the dosai and cook the other side until crispy.
• STEP 8.Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Cooking Tips

• You can add grated coconut, chopped coriander leaves, or grated carrots to the batter for added flavor.
• Make sure the tawa or griddle is hot before pouring the batter to get a crispy dosai.
• You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• To make the dosai more nutritious, you can add finely chopped vegetables like onions, tomatoes, or capsicum to the batter.

Storage and Serving

• Azhagar Kovil Adai is best served hot and fresh.
• You can store the leftover batter in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat the dosai, heat a tawa or griddle and place the dosai on it until heated through.
• Serve the reheated dosai with chutney or sambar.