A simple South Indian snack made with rice and lentils, Thavalai Adai is served in many temples in South India including the Thanjavur temple in Tamil Nadu.<br /><br />Categorized as a street food, this preparation is high in nutrients and low in calories.So, if you don't know what to pack in your child's tiffin box, the next time, do try this recipe at home.<br /><br />Stay tuned!<br /><br />Ingredients<br />Rice<br />2 Tbsp. Toor Dal (Yellow Pigeon Peas)<br />1 Tbsp. Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram)<br />1/2 Tsp. Whole Black Pepper<br />½ Tsp. Cumin seeds<br />Salt To Taste<br />Hing (Asafetida)<br />Water For Dough<br />Curry Leaves Chopped<br />2 Dried Red Chillies<br />1 -2 Tsp. Chopped Garlic<br />1/4th cup Grated Coconut<br /><br />Tip<br />Dab water onto hand to shape Thavala Adais<br /><br />Recipe For Banana Flower Vadai <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVz6oC179AQ<br /><br />Click For Masala Vadai <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UmSLdU9jm0<br /><br />Follow us on Facebook: <br />https://www.facebook.com/Indiafoodnetwork?ref=ts&fref=ts<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />@indiafoodnetwork