Indian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Pesarattu (green moong dosa)
35 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A well-known Andhra breakfast dosa, made fresh from soaked moong.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups whole green moong beans, soaked 4 hours
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 1 small green chilli
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Let’s make it
- Drain the soaked moong and blend with ginger, chilli, salt, and cumin into a smooth batter using a little water.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Spread the batter thinly into 4 dosas and cook until the edges lift, then flip briefly.
- Top with onion and cilantro, fold, and cook 1 minute more.
- Serve hot with chutney.
For kids, use less chilli and serve with mild coconut chutney.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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