Surakkai adai/lauki dosa Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak the lentils and rice together for 4-5 hours.
• STEP 2.Grind the soaked lentils and rice along with grated bottle gourd, ginger, green chilies, and spices to make a smooth batter.
• STEP 3.Add salt and mix well. The batter should be of pouring consistency.
• STEP 4.Heat a tawa or griddle and pour a ladleful of batter onto it. Spread it in a circular motion to form a dosa.
• STEP 5.Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until the dosa turns golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 6.Flip the dosa and cook for a minute on the other side.
• STEP 7.Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
• STEP 8.Store any leftover batter in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Cooking Tips

• You can add finely chopped onions, curry leaves, or coriander leaves to the batter for extra flavor.
• Make sure to squeeze out the excess water from the grated bottle gourd before adding it to the batter.
• If the batter becomes too thick, you can add a little water to adjust the consistency.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the surakkai adai hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
• Leftover batter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Before using the leftover batter, give it a good stir and adjust the consistency if needed.