Green Gram (Moong Bean) Dosa/Pesarattu

About the recipe:
Green gram is a healthy, low-fat, high-fiber source of protein. It is considered a healthy weight loss food as it is low in fat. It helps to lower the high cholesterol level in the blood system. Green Moong can be highly beneficial for people having a high blood sugar level.

We are going to learn how to make Pesarattu. Pesarattu is a very popular recipe in Andhra Pradesh. There is no need to ferment this dosa batter. You can grind it and make dosas instantly. It is typically served with ginger or tamarind chutney

Preparation Time: 10 mins (excluding soaking time)

Cook Time: 5 mins (per dosa)

Yields: 9-10 dosas

Seves:  2 -3

Ingredients required:

Green Gram : 1 Cup

Raw Rice (pacharisi): ½ Cup

Ginger: ½ inch piece

Cumin seeds: 1 tsp

Green Chilly: 2

Onion: a small piece (optional)

Salt: as required

Preparation:

1. Wash and Soak the green gram together with the raw rice for 6 to 7 hours (preferably overnight)

2. Grind it into a smooth paste along with ginger, cumin seeds , onion and green chillies

3. Transfer it to a bowl, add Salt and mix it well

Method:

1.Heat a tawa, Sprinkle little water to check if it is hot enough

2.Pour a ladle of batter on the tawa, and and spread it in a circular motion as shown in the picture

3.Let it cook for a minute, then drizzle a tsp of oil around the dosa

4.When the dosa is slightly brown in color, flip it to the other side and cook for a minute

5.Transfer the dosa to a plate and enjoy it with ginger chutney or any other chutney of your choice

Note:
1. You can adjust the green chillies according to your taste
2. If you want the dosas to be soft, decrease the amount of raw rice.

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