Gothumai Adai

Method

1. 1

   Soak wheat: Wash 1.5 cups whole wheat (gothumai). Soak overnight. Drain and grind coarsely with 2-3 dried red chillies, 1 tsp cumin and salt.

2. 2

   Add dal: Soak 3 tbsp toor dal and 3 tbsp chana dal for 2 hours. Drain and mix into the ground wheat batter without grinding separately — keep the dals whole.

3. 3

   Add aromatics: Mix in 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 1 chopped onion and 2 green chillies.

4. 4

   Check batter: Should be thick and slightly grainy.

5. 5

   Heat tawa: Heat a flat tawa on medium heat. Oil the tawa.

6. 6

   Pour batter: Pour a ladleful and spread into a round slightly thicker than regular dosa.

7. 7

   Make holes: Poke several holes in the adai to ensure even cooking.

8. 8

   Add oil: Drizzle half tsp oil around the edges.

9. 9

   Cook first side: Cook on medium heat 3-4 minutes until the base is golden.

10. 10

    Serve: Flip and cook second side 2-3 minutes. Gothumai adai is a nutritious whole wheat and dal pancake. Serve with avial or coconut chutney.