Pesarattu or green moong dal dosa Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak green moong dal for 4-5 hours and then grind it into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and coriander leaves to the batter.
• STEP 3.Heat a tawa or griddle and pour a ladleful of batter. Spread it in a circular motion to make a thin dosa.
• STEP 4.Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until the dosa turns golden brown.
• STEP 5.Flip the dosa and cook for a minute on the other side.
• STEP 6.Serve hot with coconut chutney or any chutney of your choice.

Cooking Tips

• Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the batter for enhanced flavor.
• You can also add a handful of soaked rice while grinding the dal to make the dosa crispier.
• To make the dosa more nutritious, you can add grated carrots or spinach to the batter.

Storage and Serving

• Pesarattu is best served hot and fresh.
• If you have leftover batter, you can refrigerate it for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, spread a little oil on a tawa and heat the dosa until warm.
• Serve with chutney or sambar for a complete meal.