Adai & Avial – Tamil Nadu’s Power Combo with a Low-Carb, Protein-Rich Twist

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Adai & Avial – Tamil Nadu’s Power Combo with a Low-Carb, Protein-Rich Twist

🪔 Blog Introduction

From the aromatic kitchens of Tamil Nadu comes a classic combination—Adai & Avial—a wholesome duo rich in flavor, culture, and tradition. But what if we told you this dish can be made even more nourishing without losing its South Indian soul?

At NaatiBru, we’ve reinvented this staple with a low-carb, high-protein and fiber-rich spin—perfect for modern Indian homes focused on wellness.

🧆 NaatiBru Style Recipe: Sprouted Lentil Adai + Coconut Veg Avial

🔸 Sprouted Lentil Adai (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sprouted green gram

• ½ cup sprouted horsegram (kollu)

• ¼ cup soaked chana dal

• 1 red chilli

• ½ inch ginger

• A few curry leaves

• Salt to taste

• Ghee or cold-pressed oil for roasting

Instructions:

1. Grind the sprouted lentils, chana dal, red chilli, ginger, and curry leaves to a coarse batter.

2. Add salt. Let the batter rest 15 mins.

3. Heat a dosa tawa. Pour batter and spread like thick dosa.

4. Drizzle ghee around edges. Cook till crisp. Flip and cook the other side.

🔸 Coconut Veg Avial (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped seasonal vegetables (carrot, beans, ash gourd, raw banana)

• ¼ tsp turmeric

• Salt to taste

• ¼ cup fresh grated coconut

• 1 green chilli

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• ¼ cup yogurt (whisked)

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• Few curry leaves

Instructions:

1. Steam vegetables with turmeric and salt till soft.

2. Grind coconut, green chilli, cumin to a coarse paste.

3. Mix the paste with cooked veggies. Heat gently.

4. Switch off. Add whisked yogurt. Top with coconut oil and curry leaves.

💪 Why This Recipe Works for You

| Nutrient Focus | Contribution |

| -------------- | --------------------------------------- |

| Protein | Horsegram, Green Gram, Chana Dal |

| Fiber | Vegetables, Sprouts |

| Healthy Fats | Ghee, Coconut, Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil |

| Gut Friendly | Fermented Sprouts + Yogurt Combination |