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Pesarattu

Andhra Pradesh — South India

Pesarattu

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A protein-rich green gram crepe, often eaten for breakfast in Andhra homes. Served with ginger chutney or upma stuffing — a lighter cousin of the masala dosa.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole green gram (moong with skin)
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 green chili
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for cooking

Steps

  1. 1 Soak green gram in water for 4 hours.
  2. 2 Drain and grind with ginger, green chili, cumin, and salt to a smooth batter (add water sparingly).
  3. 3 Heat a tawa and pour a ladle of batter, spreading in a circular motion.
  4. 4 Sprinkle chopped onion on top, drizzle oil around the edges, and cook until crisp and golden.
  5. 5 Flip and cook briefly. Serve hot with ginger chutney or allam pachadi.