Pesarattu

A popular and healthy breakfast dish from the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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Pesarattu or Green Gram Dosa is a popular dish from the state of Andhra Pradesh / Telangana. Similar to a dosa but made with green gram instead of urad dal, it is a dish rich in proteins and can be served for breakfast, evening tiffen or also for dinner.

It is a simple & nutritious dish that can be served with chutney and sambar of choice.

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Pesarattu Recipe

A popular and healthy breakfast dish from the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Prep Time6 hours hrs

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Andhra, South Indian

Ingredients for Pesarattu

• 100 g Green Gram
• handful Raw Rice
• as required Coriander Leaves
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 Green Chilli
• as required Oil
• as per taste Salt

How to make Pesarattu

• Soak the green gram and rice in water for 2 hours.
• Drain the excess water and add them to a blender.
• Grind it coarsely along with cleaned coriander leaves, green chilli, salt and cumin seeds.
• The consistency of the batter should be like idly / dosa batter.
• Heat a pan and brush with oil.
• Pour a ladle full of the prepared batter and make a circle.
• Add oil along the sides.
• Cook on both sides until golden brown.
• Remove and serve with chutney or sambar.

Notes

You can also soak the green gram and rice overnight.