Pesarattu Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Pesarattu Recipe). This is a Andhra specialty. Pesarattu is a dosa made with Pesara Pappu (moong dal). You use the moong dal with skin on and this is what gives this dosa the classic green color. Of course this dosa is high in protein and fiber. Serve it with upma rolled inside and it becomes an ‘MLA pesarattu'. This is a heavy lentil batter and does not keep very well. Use up the batter within 2 days.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 dosas

Pesarattu Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups skin-on

whole green lentils (sabut moong dal)

1 cup uncooked white rice

5 green chile peppers

1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root

peeled

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

salt to taste

cooking spray

6 tablespoons chopped onion

Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place the lentils and rice into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 4 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Blend the lentils rice green chile peppers and ginger together into a smooth paste using a blender or food processor. Stir the cumin seed and salt into the paste.

Step 3

Prepare a flat griddle (tawa) or large flat-bottomed skillet and place over medium-low heat. Ladle the lentil batter onto the middle of the heated surface and spread into a thin circle using the back of the ladle. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of onions and press the onions onto the pesarattu using your ladle or spatula. Cook for a few minutes and flip over to the other side. Cook a few more minutes transfer to a plate and serve immediately. Dosas are best eaten hot and crispy right off the tawa.

Nutritional Information

Pesarattu Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 179.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.8g 12%

Carbohydrates: 34.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 2.3g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 606.7IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 93.1mg 155%

Folate: 91.1mcg 23%

Calcium: 42.6mg 4%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 43.1mg 15%

Potassium: 319.1mg 9%

Sodium: 163.3mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 20.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.