Crisp at the edges, soft inside — a simple snack with the flavour of home.
Arisi Adai is a traditional South Indian snack that turns a handful of everyday ingredients into something truly special. With rice and wheat forming the base and the aroma of onions, green chillies, and curry leaves filling the kitchen, this adai brings warmth to any meal. Deep-fried to a soft, golden perfection, it’s the kind of dish that makes you pause for a moment — to savour the simplicity that defines our homes and hearts.
Made mainly from rice, wheat, and small onions, Arisi Adai provides wholesome carbohydrates and natural fibre that keep you full and energized. The curry leaves support digestion, while the green chillies add a gentle boost to metabolism. Prepared in clean oil and enjoyed occasionally, this homemade snack offers comfort without compromise — a balanced mix of taste and nourishment.
Clean and soak raw rice, idli rice, and wheat together for 4–5 hours. Grind into a smooth, fine batter, adding water gradually.
Add salt and mix well. Adjust the consistency — the batter should be slightly thinner than dosa batter. Mix in chopped onions, green chillies, and curry leaves.
Heat oil in a deep kadai. Pour a ladle of batter into the hot oil. Wait until the adai rises to the surface, then flip. Cook for a few seconds, remove, and drain excess oil.
Enjoy it plain or with mixed vegetable kuzhambu or idli kara podi.
Maintain medium flame — this ensures soft adai without soaking excess oil.
Vijayakumar S
Keep going madam
Vijayakumar S
Keep going madam