Soak rice and dal separately for 6 hrs.

Grind it into a fine paste and keep it overnight for fermentation.

Before preparing the paddu, add salt and a pinch of baking soda into the batter and mix well.

Heat the chatti and grease it with oil.

Pour in a spoonful of batter into each section.

Wait till both the sides are cooked well and slight brown in colour.

:- Serve it hot with chutney of your choice or sauce.