Lentil and Quinoa Adai Waffles w/ Coconut Chutney
Adais are made by soaking rice and daal, and ground into a dosa-like batter. They are essentially dosa but sans the fermentation step which makes them very quick and easy to make. They are traditionally either spread into a crepe (like dosa) or patted and shallow fried into small discs.
Using adai as my inspiration, I made an extremely protein-packed version of it with lentils and quinoa, and to make them even more fun, turned them into savory waffles. They are an excellent hot & filling breakfast, perfect for a weekend, and best enjoyed with spicy coconut chutney!
makes 16 waffles
YOU WILL NEED
WAFFLES
1 cup split mung beans with skin (whole mung bean works well too)
1/3 cup urad daal (split hulled black lentil)
1/3 cup quinoa
1 inch knob of ginger
3 green chilies (or more!)
1 cup shredded coconut
10-12 fresh curry leaves
1.5 tsp salt
oil spray
1/4 cup urad daal
3 tbsp mustard seeds
COCONUT CHUTNEY
2 cups shredded coconut
1/4 cup dalia
2 tsp salt
1 cup water
2 chili
1/2 inch knob ginger
WAFFLE TOPPINGS (optional)
1/4 cup tbsp diced tomato
2 tbsp cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
large pinch salt
Freshly Ground Batter
Urad daal and Mustard Seed Tadka
Plain Lentil & Quinoa Adai Waffles
METHOD - WAFFLES
Rinse the lentils and quinoa (unless using prewashed) separately until the water runs clear. Soak them in a large bowl filled with ample water for 3-4 hours.
Drain the water, and add the soaked lentils and quinoa in a blender. Add washed and peeled ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, salt and shredded coconut. Add 2/3 cup water and grind it into a smooth batter. Add 1/4 cup water at a time if required. Adjust salt.
Add about 1 cup water to bring batter consistency similar to a pancake batter - not runny, but easily pourable.
Preheat the waffle maker and spray oil on both side. On the bottom slots, add mustard seeds and urad daal to make a tadka and ladle the batter. Cook for about 8 minutes.
The amount of time in the waffle maker greatly depends on your batter thickness and amount you ladle.
Combine the chopped toppings veggies, season it with salt and set aside.
Coconut Chutney
METHOD - COCONUT CHUTNEY
Blend all the ingredients of the chutney in a homogeneous mixture. Adjust spice levels and salt if required.
