Pesarattu
Veg
Vegan
Crisp whole green moong crepe seasoned with ginger, green chillies, and cumin — Andhra's iconic breakfast, typically served with ginger chutney and upma.
Cuisines
Hyderabadi
Rayalaseema
Andhra
Telangana
Best for
Breakfast
Snacks
Build a full meal around Pesarattu
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Green Gram |
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1/4 cup | Rice , raw |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 inch | Ginger , piece |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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to taste | Salt |
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as needed | Oil , for cooking |
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optional | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the green gram and rice together in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2 Drain the soaked green gram and rice, and transfer them to a blender.
- 3 Add green chilies, ginger, cumin seeds, and asafoetida to the blender.
- 4 Blend the mixture into a smooth batter, adding water as needed to achieve a pouring consistency.
- 5 Transfer the batter to a bowl and add salt to taste. Mix well.
- 6 Heat a non-stick skillet or tawa on medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- 7 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
- 8 Sprinkle some chopped onions and coriander leaves over the pesarattu, pressing them lightly into the batter.
- 9 Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the bottom is golden brown.
- 10 Flip the pesarattu and cook the other side for a minute or until done.
- 11 Serve hot with coconut chutney or ginger chutney.
Tips
For a crispier texture, ensure the batter is of pouring consistency and the skillet is well-heated before spreading the batter.