Adai Dosa (Multi-Dal Protein Dosa)

A rustic, thick dosa ground from four dals with barely any rice — the fuller amino-acid profile is why South Indian fitness circles call adai the protein upgrade to regular dosa. Its even protein-to-carb balance at 340 calories makes it a dependable maintenance-day breakfast rather than a specialised cutting or bulking tool.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chana dal
• 1/4 cup toor dal
• 1/4 cup moong dal
• 2 tbsp urad dal
• 2 dried red chilies
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 6-8 curry leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp oil

Instructions

1. Soak all four dals together for 3-4 hours.
2. Coarse-grind with red chilies, ginger, and salt — no fermentation needed.
3. Stir the chopped curry leaves into the batter.
4. Spread a thick dosa on a hot oiled tawa.
5. Crisp both sides on medium heat and serve with chutney.