MLA Pesarattu

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Ingredients

1 cup	whole green gram (moong dal)
1/4 cup	rice
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	green chilies, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	oil
1 cup	upma (cooked semolina)
1/4 cup	coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the whole green gram and rice together in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked mixture and grind it with ginger, green chilies, and cumin seeds to a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
3. 3 Stir in salt to taste into the batter.
4. 4 Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and drizzle a little oil.
5. 5 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to make a thin dosa.
6. 6 Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
7. 7 Spread a spoonful of upma over the pesarattu and sprinkle some chopped onions and coriander leaves.
8. 8 Fold the pesarattu and serve hot with chutney or pickle.