About
Pesarattu is a popular breakfast dish from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is made from a batter of green gram (moong dal), and is usually served with chutney and sambar. The dish is similar to a dosa, but is thicker and slightly sweeter. It is often served with a filling of upma, which is a savory dish made from semolina.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
10.3
Fats
24.4
Carbs
6.2
Fibre
7.2
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Recipe
Ingredients
green gram (moong dal)
1 cup
rice
1/2 cup
cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
ginger paste
1/4 teaspoon
green chilli paste
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
sugar
1/4 teaspoon
lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon
chopped coriander leaves
1/4 teaspoon
oil
1 tablespoon
chopped onions
1/4 cup
chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup
chopped green chillies
1/4 cup
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the green gram and rice together in water for at least 4 hours.
Step 2:
Drain the water and grind the soaked green gram and rice into a coarse paste.
Step 3:
Add cumin seeds, black pepper, ginger paste, green chilli paste, salt, sugar, lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves to the paste and mix well.
Step 4:
Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onions, tomatoes and green chillies.
Step 5:
Fry for a few minutes and then add the prepared paste.
Step 6:
Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7:
Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 25965 users have chowed down on Pesarattu a whopping 66259 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 25965 users have chowed down on Pesarattu a whopping 66259 times.
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