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A savory, soft pancake from the coastal region of Mangalore. Made with a unique blend of rice, lentils, and grated cucumber, this traditional dish offers a wonderfully tangy and mildly spicy flavor perfect for a wholesome breakfast.
For 4 servings
Soak the Rice and Lentils
Grind the Batter
Prepare the Final Batter
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A savory, soft pancake from the coastal region of Mangalore. Made with a unique blend of rice, lentils, and grated cucumber, this traditional dish offers a wonderfully tangy and mildly spicy flavor perfect for a wholesome breakfast.
This south_indian recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 379.55 calories per serving with 10.53g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Cook the Thekare Adde
Serve
Add finely chopped onions, carrots, coriander leaves, or dill leaves to the batter for extra flavor and nutrition.
For more heat, add 1-2 chopped green chillies along with the dried red chillies during grinding.
You can replace toor dal with an equal amount of moong dal for a lighter texture and a different flavor profile.
The combination of four different lentils makes this dish a great source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes satiety.
The complex carbohydrates from rice and lentils release energy slowly, keeping you full and energetic for longer periods, making it an ideal breakfast.
Cucumber has high water content, which helps in keeping the body hydrated. It also has a natural cooling effect, which is beneficial in warm climates.
This dish is a good source of minerals like magnesium, iron, and potassium from the lentils, rice, and fresh coconut.
One Thekare Adde contains approximately 180-200 calories, making it a substantial and filling breakfast option. The exact count can vary based on the size and amount of oil used.
Yes, it is a very healthy dish. It provides a good balance of complex carbohydrates from rice, protein from the mix of lentils, and fiber and hydration from the cucumber. It is a wholesome and nutritious meal.
Yes, the batter can be prepared and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, it tastes best when made with freshly prepared batter.
If your batter is too thin, you can easily fix it by stirring in 1-2 tablespoons of rice flour or fine semolina (rava) until you reach the desired thick, spreadable consistency.
Thekare Adde is traditionally served with a dollop of fresh white butter (benne) or ghee. It also pairs excellently with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or a simple pickle.
While parboiled rice gives the best traditional texture, you can use other short-grain rice varieties like Sona Masuri. Avoid using long-grain basmati rice as it will alter the texture.