Adai Pradhaman
Adai pradhaman is a traditional South Indian dish made with pounded rice, coconut milk, jaggery, and spices. It is a flavorful and nutritious breakfast or snack that can be enjoyed hot or cold. To make adai pradhaman, first combine the pounded rice, coconut milk, jaggery, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, and nutmeg powder in a large bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined. Then, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and grease the pan with ghee. Pour a ladleful of the batter into the pan and spread it evenly to form a thin pancake. Cook the pancake for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more pancakes. Serve the adai pancakes hot or cold with your favorite toppings.
Adai pradhaman is a dish that has been enjoyed in South India for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the state of Tamil Nadu, where it is a popular breakfast dish. The name "adai" comes from the Tamil word for "batter", and "pradhaman" is a type of sweet pudding. Adai pradhaman is typically made with pounded rice, coconut milk, jaggery, and spices. However, there are many variations on the recipe, and some people also add lentils, vegetables, or fruits to the batter. Adai pradhaman is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup pounded rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup jaggery
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • Ghee, for greasing the pan
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the pounded rice, coconut milk, jaggery, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, and nutmeg powder. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined.
  2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Grease the pan with ghee.
  3. Pour a ladleful of the batter into the pan and spread it evenly to form a thin pancake.
  4. Cook the pancake for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown.
  5. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more pancakes.
  6. Serve the adai pancakes hot or cold with your favorite toppings.
  7. Enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The combination of pounded rice, coconut milk, jaggery, and spices creates a delicious and flavorful dish.
  • Pounding the rice helps to break down the starch and make the pancakes more tender.
  • Coconut milk adds a rich and creamy flavor to the pancakes.
  • Jaggery is a natural sweetener that gives the pancakes a slightly caramelized flavor.
  • The spices add a warmth and complexity to the flavor of the pancakes.