Hominy Grits Adai

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
47%
Hominy Grits Adai
270 min.
14
42kcal

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If you're looking for a unique and nutritious dish to kickstart your day, look no further than Hominy Grits Adai! This delightful recipe combines the hearty goodness of quick grits with traditional South Indian flavors, creating a breakfast option that is both satisfying and flavorful. Perfectly suited for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone seeking a gluten-free meal, these adais are designed to cater to a wide range of dietary preferences while being entirely dairy-free.

The process begins with soaking quick grits and a mix of urad daal, enhancing their texture and taste. The addition of freshly grated coconut, ginger, and vibrant green chilies brings a refreshing twist that will awaken your taste buds. The batter is blended to perfection, achieving a lovely balance of coarse and smooth that ensures a delightful bite in each adai. Garnished with finely chopped coriander or curry leaves, they not only boost the flavor but also bring a burst of color to your plate.

With 14 servings, this recipe is ideal for a family brunch or a leisurely morning meal with friends. Packed with nutrients and just 42 calories per serving, Hominy Grits Adai is a fantastic way to fuel your day. Embrace this wholesome dish that is not only easy to prepare but also rich in flavor—your mornings will never be the same!

Ingredients

  • 14 servings coriander/curry leaves as needed finely chopped for garnishing, optional
  • Tablespoon ginger grated
  • cup grits quick
  • Tablespoon urad daal 
  • 0.5  to) fresh grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Lightly rinse the grits and soak it with 1.5 to 2 cups of water.In a separate bowl add all the daals, rinse it and soak it in 3-4 cups of water. Also add the red chillies with the daal.After 4 hours either using a blender or wet grinder first grind the daals (adding water little by little) along with the chillies, also add the green chillies, ginger and coconut.Once it is ground coarsely add the grits also and grind it for another couple of minutes. The batter should not be very smooth and also not very coarse.
  2. Transfer the batter to a bowl, add salt and coriander leaves.Now prepare the adais as usual.

Nutrition Facts

Calories42kcal
Protein11.33%
Fat3.93%
Carbs84.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.07
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.188695728293%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:41.61kcal
2.08%
Fat:0.19g
0.29%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.31%
Carbohydrates:9.18g
3.06%
Net Carbohydrates:8.38g
3.05%
Sugar:0.12g
0.13%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:0.35mg
0.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.23g
2.46%
Vitamin B3:23.51mg
117.56%
Folate:251.34µg
62.83%
Vitamin C:40.07mg
48.57%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.15%
Fiber:0.8g
3.19%
Iron:0.47mg
2.59%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.19%
Phosphorus:18.36mg
1.84%
Vitamin A:75.65IU
1.51%
Magnesium:5.87mg
1.47%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.47%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.34%