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Avarekalu Akki Rotti is the popular Rice Flour Pancake with Hyacinth Beans from Karnataka

Avarekalu Akki Rotti | Rice Flour Pancake with Hyacinth Beans

Aruna
Avarekalu Akki Rotti is a traditional rice flour pancake with hyacinth beans from Karnataka. This winter specialty is easy to make and very popular across Karnataka; especially as a breakfast dish.
This is a vegan, gluten-free dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Gluten Free, Indian, Karnataka, South Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 2 Akki Rotti
Calories 202 kcal
Equipment
  • Heavy-bottomed Bowl
  • Small bowl for water
  • 8" Plastic Sheet
  • 8" Tava
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
Ingredients
  
  • 1/2 Cup Rice Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Avarekalu (Hyacinth Beans, Surti Papdi)
  • 1/4 Cup Onion (Finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Green Chilli (Finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Coriander (Finely chopped)
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Oil
  • 2/3 Cup Water
Other Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp Oil
Instructions
 
Cooking the Hyacinth Beans
  • To a heavy-bottomed vessel, add 1/4 cup Avarekalu, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Over medium heat, cook the beans till they are just translucent.
    It took me about 4 minutes.
Making the Dough for the Avarekalu Akki Rotti
  • When the beans are cooked, turn off the heat.
  • Immediately add 1/4 cup rice flour, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp oil, 2 tbsp finely chopped onions, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste), and 1 or 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Use a spoon and mix all the ingredients well.
  • When the mix cools a bit (but is still warm), knead to form a smooth dough.
    If the dough is dry, add 1 tsp hot water at a time till you have a smooth and soft dough.
Making the Avarekalu Akki Rotti
  • Divide the dough into 2 parts.
  • Pour some water into a small bowl. 
    This will be used to moisten your fingers for shaping the Akki Rotti.
  • Using a few drops of oil, lightly grease an 8" sheet of plastic.
  • Roll one portion of the dough into a ball and place on the sheet.
  • Dip your fingers into water and shake off the excess water.
  • With damp fingers, flatten the rice flour dough ball till it is about a 7" thick circle.
Cooking the Akki Rotti
  • Over medium flame, heat a 8" tava (iron tava preferred) and use a few drops of oil to grease the surface.
  • Carefully transfer the shaped Akki Rotti onto your palm, peel off the plastic, and then place the Akki Rotti on the hot tava.
  • Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Always cook covered so that the moisture gets trapped by the cover and keeps the Akki Rotti soft.
  • Using a sharp-edged turning spatula, loosen the edges of the Akki Rotti and gradually work your way to the middle.
  • Lift to check that the side touching the pan has cooked well and is lightly browned.
  • Flip it over and then drizzle a few drops of oil along the edges.
  • Cook uncovered for 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer immediately to a plate and serve piping hot.
Serving Suggestions
  • Avarekalu Akki Rotti tastes best when eaten without any accompaniments.
  • You can serve it with a side of pickle or even yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 202 kcalCarbohydrates: 39 gProtein: 5 gFat: 3 gSaturated Fat: 0.3 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gTrans Fat: 0.01 gSodium: 895 mgPotassium: 190 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 2 gVitamin A: 34 IUVitamin C: 2 mgCalcium: 20 mgIron: 1 mg
Keyword Akki Rotti, Avarekalu, Avarekalu Akki Rotti, Avarekalu Recipes, Rice Flour Pancakes, Rice Flour Pancakes with Hyacinth Beans
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