Pesarattu | Pesara Dosa

Pesarattu is a traditional and popular breakfast dish from the Andhra Pradesh region in India. Made primarily with green gram (moong dal), this nutritious dosa is a delightful blend of taste and health. Unlike the regular rice-based dosa, Pesarattu is packed with proteins and is known for its unique flavor and texture. It's often served with ginger chutney or upma, making it a wholesome and filling meal to start your day.

Soaking time: 6 Hours
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Cooking time: 2 Minutes per dosa
Yield: 12-15 dosas

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• Ingredients
• Procedure
• Step 1: Soak the Moong Beans
• Step 2: Prepare the Batter
• Step 3: Spread the Batter on the Tawa
• Step 4: Cook the Pesarattu
• Step 5: Serve Hot

Ingredients

Raw Moong Beans: 250 grams (1/4 kg)

Ginger: 25 grams

Green Chilies: 10

Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon

Salt: As per taste

Chopped Chilies, Ginger, Onions

Oil: 1 tablespoon

Butter: A small amount

Procedure

Step 1: Soak the Moong Beans

Rinse the raw moong beans thoroughly under running water. Soak them in sufficient water for at least 6 hours. This helps in softening the beans, making them easier to blend into a smooth batter. (If using moong dal, soak for half an hour.)

Step 2: Prepare the Batter

Drain the soaked moong beans. In a blender, add the soaked moong beans, ginger, green chilies, cumin seeds, and salt as per taste. Blend the mixture until you get a smooth, thick paste. If necessary, add a little water to aid blending.

Step 3: Spread the Batter on the Tawa

Heat a non-stick frying pan or tawa over medium flame. Once hot, pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the tawa. Using the back of the ladle or a spatula (gunta gara), spread the batter in circular motions from the center towards the edges to form a thin dosa.

Step 4: Cook the Pesarattu

Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the pesarattu. Cook on medium flame until the bottom side turns golden brown. Sprinkle chopped onions, chilies, and ginger on top. Optionally, add a small amount of butter for extra flavor. You can choose to cook only one side or flip the dosa and cook the other side for a minute.

Step 5: Serve Hot

Fold the cooked pesarattu and transfer it to a serving plate. Serve hot with ginger chutney or any chutney of your choice.

Vedi Vedi Pesarattu ready :)

Pesarattu is not just a delicious dish but also a healthy option packed with proteins and nutrients. It's an excellent way to incorporate legumes into your diet. Enjoy this traditional Andhra delicacy with your family and relish the authentic flavors of South Indian cuisine.