Traditional recipe for Adai (Savory Lentil Crepes)

Name: Traditional recipe for Adai (Savory Lentil Crepes)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup (7¼ oz; ~210g) rice (see note 3); ½ cup (3 ¾ oz; ~100g) chickpea lentils (see note 4); ½ cup (4 oz; ~110g) white (ivory) lentils (see note 5); ½ cup (4 oz; ~110g) split pigeon pea lentils (see note 6); 5-6 dried red chilies (see note 7); 3 cups water (keep another ½ cup of water handy, see note 8); ½ teaspoon asafoetida; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon coconut oil or any other oil of your choice (per adai, that is, in total 15-16 teaspoons oil. )

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:1h

This recipe of adai is made in the traditional South Indian style. Also known by some as adai dosa, these flavor-packed, savory lentil crepes are both nutritious and wholesome.It's a much-loved dish, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or brunch, typically served with chutney (like this onion chutney!), a veggie side dish, some butter, and raw cane sugar—known in India as jaggery.The best part? You can make a big batch of batter and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days, so you can whip up delicious adai in just a few minutes.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:07:18 GMT