Pesarattu Recipe

Pesarattu is a popular South Indian dish made from green gram (moong dal) and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack. Here's a simple recipe to make Pesarattu:



**Ingredients:**


- 1 cup whole green gram (moong dal)

- 1/4 cup rice (optional, for texture)

- 2-3 green chilies (adjust to taste)

- 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled

- A few sprigs of fresh coriander leaves

- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

- Salt to taste

- Oil or ghee for cooking


**Instructions:**


1. **Soaking:**

   - Wash the green gram and rice thoroughly. Soak them in water for about 4-6 hours. This step is important to ensure easy blending and cooking.


2. **Draining:**

   - After soaking, drain the water from the green gram and rice.


3. **Grinding:**

   - In a blender, add the soaked green gram, rice, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, asafoetida, and salt. Blend into a smooth batter, adding a little water if needed. The consistency should be similar to dosa batter.


4. **Making Pesarattu:**

   - Heat a tawa or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spread a ladleful of the batter in a circular motion to make a thin dosa-like crepe. Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges.


5. **Cooking:**

   - Cook until the bottom side turns golden brown and crispy. Flip the pesarattu and cook the other side until it's cooked through and crispy as well.


6. **Serve:**

   - Serve hot Pesarattu with coconut chutney, ginger chutney, or tomato chutney. You can also serve it with a side of upma or allam pachadi (ginger chutney) for a traditional combination.


**Note:** Pesarattu is typically made thin and crispy, but you can adjust the thickness according to your preference. Some variations include adding chopped onions, cumin seeds, or grated coconut to the batter for added flavor.


Enjoy your homemade Pesarattu, a nutritious and delicious South Indian dish!

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