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