🌱 Pesarattu | Andhra Green Moong Dal Dosa
A protein-rich Andhra breakfast classic made with green moong dal — crispy, wholesome, and naturally gluten-free!
When it comes to wholesome South Indian breakfasts, Pesarattu (Green Moong Dal Dosa) holds a special place in Andhra cuisine. Made with soaked green gram and flavored with ginger, chilies, and fresh coriander, this dosa is not just delicious but also naturally gluten-free and protein-rich.
Unlike regular dosa, it requires no fermentation, making it quick and easy to prepare.
For an authentic Andhra touch, try the famous MLA Pesarattu — stuffed with hot rava upma, similar to masala dosa but healthier and even more filling!
🛒 Ingredients
- Green moong dal – 2 cups
- Rice – ½ cup
- Urad dal – 1 tbsp
- Green chilies – 3
- Dry red chilies – 4–5
- Ginger – 2-inch piece (peeled & chopped)
- Fresh coriander leaves – handful (with stems)
- Hing (asafoetida) – a pinch
- Salt – as required
- Water – as needed
- Oil – for making dosa
👩🍳 Preparation
🔸 Step 1: Soak
- Wash moong dal, rice, and urad dal thoroughly.
- Soak in fresh water for 7–8 hours or overnight.
🔸 Step 2: Grind Batter
- Drain soaked grains.
- In a mixer/wet grinder, add green chilies, red chilies, ginger, coriander, and soaked dal-rice mixture.
- Grind to dosa batter consistency (slightly coarse is fine).
- Mixer: grind in 2 batches.
- Wet grinder: can grind all at once.
- Transfer to a bowl, add salt + hing, mix well.
- No fermentation required.
🔸 Step 3: Make Pesarattu
- Heat dosa tawa and grease lightly with oil.
- Sprinkle water — if it sizzles, tawa is ready.
- Pour a ladle of batter, spread thinly.
- Drizzle oil around edges, cook until golden brown.
- Flip and cook other side for 1 minute.
- Remove and serve hot.
🌟 MLA Pesarattu (Special Version)
- Prepare rava upma separately.
- Place a spoonful of hot upma inside the dosa.
- Fold like masala dosa and serve with chutney.
👉 This is a signature Andhra street-style breakfast — filling, flavorful, and loved across South India!
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Best served with ginger chutney, coconut chutney, or peanut chutney.
- Great for breakfast, dinner, or lunchbox meals.
🧊 Storage Tips (for Batter)
- Store leftover Pesarattu batter in a clean, airtight container.
- Refrigerate up to 2 days for best freshness.
- Stir well before using (dal tends to settle at the bottom).
- Add a splash of water if batter thickens after refrigeration.
- Do not freeze — fresh batter ensures best taste & texture.
💪 Nutritional Benefits
- Green Moong Dal – High in protein & fiber, keeps you full longer.
- Rice & Urad Dal – Add carbs & texture, provide energy.
- Ginger & Chilies – Aid digestion, boost immunity.
- Coriander leaves – Rich in antioxidants & Vitamin C.
- No Fermentation – Quick, light, and gut-friendly.
👉 Pesarattu is the perfect mix of taste, health, and tradition — a superfood breakfast that fuels your day with energy!
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