How to make adai:
For 2 LB of batter, add approximately 150 ml. of warm water (not hot water), 2 teaspoon of crushed fennel seed and mix gently. Heat cast iron griddle or non stick tawa. Pour ladle of batter and spread it in circular motion from center towards the edge of griddle (thicker than regular dosa and thinner than uthappam in medium heat). Add 1 teaspoon of oil around it. Let it get cooked. Then flip it over to the other side and add 1/2 teaspoon of oil around it, let it set cooked. Remove from griddle and serve with avial or butter.
Optional: With this batter, mix the following ingredients then make delicious adai.
Finely chopped onion----------- 1 cup
Grated carrot------------------ 1/4 cup
Chopped ginger----------------- 1 tablespoon
Grated coconut----------------- 2 table spoon