Authentic Pesarattu Recipe
Pesarattu is a nutritious and protein-rich South Indian crepe made with green mung beans. Unlike traditional dosa, Pesarattu batter requires no fermentation, making it a quick and convenient option. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free, this wholesome dish is perfect for breakfast or an evening snack. Enjoy it with chutney or the classic upma filling for an authentic experience!
Servings 6 people
Calories 186.41kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup green moong dal
- ½ cup rice
- 1 inch ginger
- 3-4 green chillies
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 cups water
- salt
- oil
Instructions
- Soak green moong dal and rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight—this step is essential, so don’t skip it.
- Drain the soaked moong dal and rice completely.
- Transfer them to a blender jar.
- Add ginger, green chilies, and cumin seeds for flavor.
- Add water and cilantro to the blender jar.
- Blend to achieve a smooth, non-grainy batter. The consistency should be slightly thicker than dosa batter.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl, add salt, and mix well. Adjust with water if needed for a thick pouring consistency.
- Heat a tawa and pour a ladleful of batter, spreading it thin like a dosa or pancake over low flame. Cook for a minute until the edges lift and turn slightly brown, drizzle oil or vegan ghee, flip, and cook for another 30-45 seconds. Repeat for more.
Notes
Soak half a teaspoon of methi seeds along with the mung beans to aid digestion. For variation, you can use moong dal sprouts or split yellow moong dal instead of whole green moong dal. Adding 1-2 tablespoons of soaked chana dal to the batter can also enhance the texture. If the Pesarattu batter is too runny or the tawa is too hot, the color of these whole mung bean pancakes may turn brownish, so be mindful of that while cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 186.41kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.09g | Protein: 9.96g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.13g | Sodium: 92.14mg | Potassium: 48.38mg | Fiber: 4.44g | Sugar: 1.49g | Vitamin A: 255.05IU | Vitamin C: 3.53mg | Calcium: 28.2mg | Iron: 1.82mg