PESARATTU

Hi friends,
Pesarattu is a pancake made from green moong dal. It is a very healthy and nutritious recipe for people of all ages. It can be had for breakfast. It is a common breakfast in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in India.

Ingredients:

• Whole Green moong dal - 1 cup
• Green chillies - 3
• Ginger - 1 inch piece
• Cumin seeds or Jeera - 2 tablespoons 
• Onion - 1, medium sized, finely chopped 
• Salt - to taste 
• Oil - for frying 

Method:

• Soak the whole green moong dal in water for 8-10 hours in a mixing bowl
• Drain off the water
• Transfer the soaked moong dal to a mixer grinder   jar
• Add the green chillies, ginger and salt
• Grind it to a coarse paste in a mixer grinder  with half a cup of water
• Transfer the contents to a mixing bowl
• Add the cumin seeds and mix well
• Heat the tawa  or griddle
• Pour a ladle of the batter in the centre of the tawa and spread it out with the help of the same ladle to form a circle
• Sprinkle the chopped onions over it
• Add a teaspoon of oil
• Allow it to cook
• Flip it over and cook on both sides 
• Remove and serve with accompaniment of your choice 

Tips:

•  If you are planning this recipe for breakfast, ideally soak the whole green moong dal overnight
• While grinding it, you may add more water if you feel the batter is too thick
• You may serve it filled with Rava Upma in the centre

Please do try this recipe and enjoy the art of cooking!!!

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