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    Andhra Style Pesarattu Dosa

    Posted on Aug 6, 2016 · Last Updated on May 26, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Pesarattu Dosa, also known simply as Pesarattu, is a popular and nutritious breakfast dish originating from Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a type of dosa made from green gram (mung beans) and is often enjoyed with a variety of chutneys and sambar.

    About Pesarattu Dosa

    Traditionally Pesarattu Dosa is served along with Upma , chutney and Sambar .Persarattu Dosa is prepared by soaking the Green Gram (also know as Paasi Parupu or Payatham Parupu in Tamil ,Cerupayar in Malayalam ,Hasiru Gram in Kannada and Pesalu in Telugu ) Overnight and then grinding it with green chilli ,Ginger and cooked like crepes.

    How to Prepare Pesarattu Dosa

    Wash the Green Gram well and soak in water overnight. Morning the Green Gram would have increased in size.

    Take the Green Gram, Coriander leaves, Green Chilli, Ginger in a blender.

    Add little water and blend everything to form a batter. The consistency should be similar to dosa batter consistency.

    Along with the batter, add in Rice flour, Salt, and Hing and mix well. Adjust the consistency of the batter correctly.

    Heat an iron skillet. In a big ladle take a spoon full of dosa batter, and pour the batter into the iron skillet.

    With the backside of the laddle spread the dosa batter and drizzle in oil or Ghee and cook till the edges of the dosa turn crisp. Flip the dosa and cook till both sides are well cooked.

    Remove the dosa from the griddle. Pesarattu dosa is now ready. Serve hot with chutney and Sambar.

    Nutritional Value

    Pesarattu Dosa is rich in protein and fiber, making it an excellent choice for a healthy and filling breakfast. The mung beans provide essential nutrients like iron, potassium, and magnesium. Additionally, it is gluten-free and can be enjoyed by those with gluten intolerance.

    Variations

    • Upma Pesarattu: A unique variation where a small amount of upma (a savory semolina dish) is stuffed inside the dosa.
    • Moong Dal Pesarattu: Instead of whole green gram, split green gram (moong dal) is used for a different texture.

    Accompaniments

    Pesarattu Dosa is traditionally served with:

    • Ginger chutney (Allam pachadi)
    • Coconut chutney
    • Tomato chutney
    • Sambar

    Enjoy this delicious and wholesome dish as a part of your breakfast, brunch, or any meal of the day!

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    Pesarattu Dosa

    Pesarattu Dosa is an Andhara specialty Green Lentil Crepes. We usually serve pesarattu dosa with ginger chutney and Sooji Upma.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time2 minutes mins
    Soaking Time8 hours hrs
    Total Time8 hours hrs 12 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Andhra
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 55kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Green Moong Dal /Green Gram
    • 1 tbsp Rice flour
    • 1 Green chilli
    • ½ inch Ginger
    • 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
    • Salt as needed
    • ¼ tsp Hing
    • 1 tsp Oil/Ghee

    Instructions 

    • Wash the Green Gram well and soak in water overnight. Morning the Green Gram would have increased in size.
    • Take the Green Gram, Coriander leaves, Green Chilli, Ginger in a blender
    • Add little water and blend everything to form a batter. The consistency should be similar to dosa batter consistency.
    • Along with the batter, add in Rice flour, Salt, and Hing and mix well. Adjust the consistency of the batter correctly.
    • Heat an iron skillet. In a big ladle take a spoon full of dosa batter, and pour the batter into the iron skillet.
    • With the backside of the laddle spread the dosa batter and drizzle in oil or Ghee and cook till the edges of the dosa turn crisp.
    • Flip the dosa and cook till both sides are well cooked.
    • Remove the dosa from the griddle. Pesarattu dosa is now ready. Serve hot with chutney and Sambar.

    Notes

    • Usually Pesarattu dosa is served with upma ,Chutney and Sambar
    • Sprinkle chopped onions and serve .

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1dosa | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.8g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 0.6g | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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    1. Sharmila kingsly says

      September 06, 2018 at 6:47 pm

      Sure mam.. Thanks 🙂

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    2. easyvegrecipes says

      September 06, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      Hi, nice write up. One small suggestion...attu means dosa in telugu... pesarattu means dosa made with pedalu or green gram, so no need to write pesarattu dosa.

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