Nutritious millet and bajra breakfast from Kambu Adai, Tamil Nadu Credits: South Indian Food
What comes to your mind when you think of breakfast? From boring parathas to the usual sandwiches, the first meal of the day should be nutritious and satisfying to set the tone for the day. South Indian cuisine never fails to surprise us with a mouthwatering selection of dishes that are not only loaded with nutrition but are also tasty. One such South Indian dish is Title Adai.
Straight from the heart of Tamil NaduKambu adai accompanied by aviyal is one of the most famous dishes of the state. To prepare adai, millet or samba wheat is considered a healthy alternative to rice. You can also add onions, chicken drumsticks or any other green vegetables of your choice to give a refreshing and crunchy touch to your meal.
We all know that the benefits of millets are nothing short of a treasure and Kambu or bajra, the ancient grain, has been the staple diet of Indians for centuries. With a delicious nutritional profile, this superfood helps control diabetes, boosts energy levels, lowers cholesterol, improves bone health and has anti-inflammatory properties. You can incorporate Kambu adai into your breakfast menu and see great changes in your lifestyle. Here is a quick recipe for Kambu adai, this breakfast option will definitely be your favourite too.
Kambu Adai Recipe
Prepared with simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and make the most of your breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kambu/ bajra/ pearl millet
- ½ gram of split sparkler
- ¼ cup Toor Dal
- ¼ cup urad dal
- 1 medium onion
- 8 red chilies
- 1 teaspoon salt
- A few curry leaves
Method
Step 1: In a bowl, start by soaking the lentils and kambu. Rinse them well before soaking and let them sit for 2 hours.
Step 2: Grind the salt and red chillies in a blender. Meanwhile, drain the soaked ingredients and blend the lentils and kambu in the blender. Blend everything to form a smooth paste.
Step 3: In a bowl, add the adai dough, curry leaves and chopped onions. Mix well and heat the oil in a pan.
Step 4: Pour a ladle of adai batter onto the hot tawa; the batter is usually thicker than dosa batter. Make a small hole in the centre and add a teaspoon of oil. Cook the adai till golden brown and cook the other side.
Step 5: Serve this healthy and nutritious Kambu Adai with aviyal, jaggery or any condiment of your choice for a delicious taste. Enjoy!
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