How to make Pesarattu - Andhra Tiffin item

Pesarattu of Moong Dosa / Green Gram Dosa is one of the famous tiffin item in Andhra Pradesh.  The Pesarattu can be prepared with moong dal ( split green gram ) or whole green gram lentil.  The Pesarattu is normally served along with Upma and some chutney.

Ingredients needed

For Batter
1. Green Gram ( Split / whole ) - 2 cups
2. Green chillies -  5 to 7 nos.
3. Rice - 4 table spoons ( optional)
4. Ginger - 2 pieces
5. Cumin seeds - 2 tsp
6. Oil  and salt as required


For Topping
any of the following can be used but onions toppings is the best
Onions - finely chopped
green chillies - finely chopped
grated coconut

Method of preparation of Pesarattu

• Soak the green gram and rice for at least 1 hour and then drain the water.  It would be better if soaking time is longer
• Now add this soaked lentil and rice to a grinder with ginger and green chillies
• Add enough water and salt and grind to a smooth paste
• Remove the batter and mix cumin seeds in it
• Heat a dosa pan now.  
• Once the pan is hot enough, pour a laddle ful of batter in the center and spread it inot a nice round shape using the back of the spoon.
• Now sprinkle a few chopped onions and few drops of oil on top
• Once the pesarattu turns into golden brown at the bottom, flip it over
• Once it gets cooked on both sides, remove it from the pan 

 The Pesarattu can be served along with Upma and chutney ( coconut chutney, or ginger chutney or peanut chutney)