Pesarattu | Andhra Green Mung Dosa + {Video}
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Pesarattu is a Protein Packed Andhra Style Dosae/Dosa made with Green Mung Beans. In Telugu Pesara = Green Gram & Attu = Dosa .. In Telugu homes, Pesarattu is typically eaten with a fiery Ginger Chutney called Allam Pachadi
Traditionally, Rice/Rice flour is not added but it lends a crisp texture to the dosas.
You can also skip adding onions while grinding.
I have used Sprouted Mung Beans here & I think it is a great way of incorporating some nutrition into our diets. Though traditionally eaten as a breakfast/Snack, these will make an excellent weeknight dinner option as well
If you have soaked Mung Beans ready, it is very easy to put this together
You will Need:
- 200 grams or 1.5 cups Green Mung
- 1/2 Cup Rice Flour - (Traditionally not used)
- Half of an Onion - roughly chopped - Optional
- 4 Green Chilies
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- A small Piece of Ginger
- Salt as per taste
- Water
- Oil for cooking the Dosas
How To:
Soak Mung Beans in plenty of water for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight. Drain & set aside
You can even use Sprouted Mung like I have
In a mixer-grinder, add the mung beans, chopped onions, Green Chilies, Cumin Seeds, Ginger, salt & water & grind into a smooth paste
Transfer the batter into a bowl & add some more water to get a dosa batter like consistency. Add more salt if needed
Mix well & set aside for 10-15 minutes
Grease a Tawa with oil & wipe it off using a kitchen towel
Pour a ladleful of batter on the taw & with the back of the ladle, spread the dosa into a circle
Apply oil on the sides & let it cook over medium heat
When brown spots begin to appear, flip the Dosa & cook on the other side for about 20 seconds.
Flip the dosa again & fold into a semi circle. Serve with any chutney of your choice
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