Pesarattu Dosai is a protein-rich tiffin variety prepared with green moong beans. Be it breakfast or dinner, green moong dal dosai is filling and tasty. Andhra special dosai is a healthy tiffin for toddlers too. Tastes best with ginger chutney
Should I use rice for Pesarattu?
Traditionally Rice is not added to Moong dal dosai but personally, I like the texture of the mong dal dosai with little rice hence I add it all the time. If you prefer healthy pesarattu without rice skip it.
Can I use fresh ginger for Moong dal dosai?
Yes, traditionally fresh ginger is used for making pesarattu. While taking the video for the Moong dal pesarattu dosai recipe I was out of fresh ginger hence I used ginger powder
Can I use moong dal instead of green moong bean?
Yes, you can use the same amount of moong dal instead of green moong beans. With fewer carbs, Green moong bean adai dosai is such a healthy dish for kids and Adults. Check out other moong bean-based recipes in TMF. If you like lentil-based tiffin varieties try adai varieties
Do I need to ferment Moong bean dosa batter?
No, you can grind and make the pesarattu immediately, You need to soak the moong bean for 8 hours but with the soaked bean this is one instant dosa variety,
What should be the consistency of Moong dal dosai batter?
The batter should be like regular dosa batter consistency. Avoid thick batter as it will make the dosa hard.
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Ingredients:
Whole moong dal/ green gram/moong bean - 1 cup Boiled Rice (Idly Rice) - 1 + 1/2 tbsp Green chillies - 1 Ginger - 1/2 inch piece or ginger powder 1/2 tsp Coriander leaves- a handful Hing - a generous pinch Salt - as needed Water - as required
How to make Pesarattu with step-by-step pictures:
Firstly, take moong bean and raw rice in a wide vessel Wash well and add enough water to soak
Furthermore, add green chilli and cumin seeds. Soak for at least 8 hours in cold water or 5 hours in hot water)
Save the soaked water and transfer the soaked ingredients into the mixie jar
Furthermore, add ginger powder, salt, and 1/2 cup of water and grind into a smooth batter
Additionally, pour extra water to make a dosa batter consistency Heat dosa pan on medium heat and once the pan is hot, sprinkle a little water and add 2 ladles of Pesarattu batter and make Pesarattu dosa
After the pesarattu is half cooked sprinkle onion and coriander leaves and drizzle oil
Cook pesarattu and serve hot with ginger chutney
