Pesarattu Dosa

Pesarattu Dosa

Pesarattu Dosa

Veg

A nutritious and crispy dosa made from green gram, typically served as a breakfast item along with coconut chutney or ginger chutney.

Cuisines

Andhra

Best for

Breakfast

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Green Gram 1 cup Green Gram
Rice 2 tablespoons Rice , raw
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped
Green Chili 2 units Green Chili , slit
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
salt to taste Salt
Onion 1 unit Onion , finely chopped
oil 2 tablespoons Oil , or ghee
Cilantro 1/4 cup Cilantro , chopped
Chili optional Chili , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the green gram and rice together under running water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2 Soak the green gram and rice in enough water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Drain the soaked green gram and rice, and transfer them to a blender.
  4. 4 Add ginger, green chilies, cumin seeds, and salt to the blender.
  5. 5 Blend the mixture into a smooth batter, adding water as needed to achieve a pouring consistency.
  6. 6 Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
  7. 7 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the pan and spread it outwards in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
  8. 8 Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges and on top of the dosa.
  9. 9 Sprinkle chopped onions, coriander leaves, and optional green chilies over the dosa.
  10. 10 Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom turns golden brown.
  11. 11 Flip the dosa and cook for another minute, if desired, for extra crispness.
  12. 12 Serve hot with coconut chutney or ginger chutney.

Tips

For a spicier version, increase the number of green chilies in the batter.