Sorakkai Adai Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak a mixture of lentils and rice for a few hours.
• STEP 2.Grind the soaked lentils and rice along with bottle gourd, ginger, and spices to make a thick batter.
• STEP 3.Heat a tawa or griddle and pour a ladleful of batter onto it. Spread it in a circular motion to form a pancake.
• STEP 4.Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until the bottom turns golden brown.
• STEP 5.Flip the adai and cook the other side until it is cooked through.
• STEP 6.Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
• STEP 7.Store any leftover adai in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Cooking Tips

• You can add chopped onions, curry leaves, and coriander leaves to the batter for extra flavor.
• Make sure to squeeze out any excess water from the grated bottle gourd before adding it to the batter.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less red chili powder.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the Sorakkai Adai hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
• Leftover adai can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the adai in a pan or microwave before serving.