This Pesarattu Recipe shows the popular and traditional dish from Andhra Pradesh. It is made from Soaked Whole Green Gram or Moong Dal and is served for Breakfast; however, it can also be served as a Snack. It is very similar to Dosa, so it is also known as Green Gram Moong Dal Dosa, but it is normally thicker than Dosa and requires soaking the Dal for a few hours. This healthy and delicious Pesara Dosa for breakfast is enjoyed with Coconut & Peanut chutney or Allam Pachadi alongside Upma.
In the Telugu word “Pesarattu, Pesara means green gram, and the word Attu means Dosa or crepe. In this Pesarattu Dosa Recipe, I’ve added Paneer to make it protein-packed and add more health benefits. Also, using the sprouted moong beans adds more nutritional value to the Dosa.
Check my Breakfast recipes, such as Avocado Toast and Oats Porridge. Also, check out my other South Indian Recipes such as Medu Vada, Sambar, Rava Uttapam, Idli Dosa Batter, and Appe. Also, check out this delicious and healthy Coconut Peanut Chutney recipe for Pesarattu Dosa.
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Pesarattu Recipe Ingredients
For Pesarattu Dosa Batter
- 1 cup Sprouted Mung Beans/Soaked Green Gram – you can also check out how to sprout Mung Beans at home.
- 2 Green Chillis
- 1 Inch Grated Ginger
- 3 tbsp Rice Flour – to make the Dosa more Crispy
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup water
For Pesarattu Dosa Stuffing
- 200 gm grated Paneer – This is homemade Paneer that you can check out. Making Paneer at home is easy and ensures that it is free of any chemicals.
- 2 tbsp finely chopped Green coriander leaves
- 2-3 finely chopped Green Chili
- 1 medium-sized, finely chopped Onion
- 1 tsp Jeera
- Salt to taste
For Cooking Pesarattu Dosa
- Desi Ghee
- Water
- Chopped Green Capsicum
How To Make Pesarattu or Green Moong Dal Dosa
1. To make Green Gram or Moong dal Dosa or Pesarattu, take 1 cup of sprouted Mung Beans. You can also use the Mung Beans that were soaked for a minimum of 4 hours.
2. Add them in a grinding jar along with 2 green chillis and 1 inch peeled and chopped ginger.
3. Add 3 tbsp Rice flour and salt to taste.
4. Add 1 cup of water and grind to make a fine and smooth and running paste-like batter for Mung Dosa. Adjust the quantity of water to meet your requirements, and you can keep the consistency of the batter slightly thicker.
5. Transfer the batter to a large mixing bowl. Keep it aside.
6. Proceed to make the stuffing for the Dosa. Take 200 gm of grated Paneer.
7. Mix the following veggies with the Paneer: 2 tbsp finely chopped Green coriander leaves, 2-3 finely chopped Green Chili, and 1 medium-sized finely chopped Onion. Also, add 1 tsp Jeera and salt as per taste. Mix everything well. You can also add other veggies as per your preference and taste. The stuffing for making the Dosa is ready now.
8. Proceed to make the Dosa now. Heat a cast iron or a non-stick Pan on medium heat to make the Dosa. Brush Desi Ghee.
9. Sprinkle water on it and then wipe it with a cotton cloth immediately.
10. Pour a ladleful of batter on the Pan. Spread it evenly into a thin circle.
11. Brush Desi ghee on the Dosa as it cooks from one side and turns slightly golden brown and crispy.
12. Pour a ladleful of stuffing on the Dosa. Sprinkle some chopped Tomatoes, Green capsicum, or corn, and you can add other chopped veggies as per your choice.
13. The Dosa is cooked well on both sides as it is really thin and has a nice brown color. Scrape out the edges. Fold the Dosa in any style you prefer.
14. Serve with Coconut & Peanut Chutney. Enjoy!
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Pesarattu Recipe | Green Moong Dal Dosa
Ingredients
For Batter
- 1 cup Sprouted Mung Beans
- 2 Green Chillis
- 1 Inch Grated Ginger
- 3 tbsp Rice Flour
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup water
For Stuffing
- 200 gm Grated Paneer
- 2 tbsp Finely chopped Green coriander leaves
- 2-3 Finely chopped Green Chili
- 1 Finely Chopped onion Medium-sized
- 1 tsp Jeera
- Salt to taste
For Cooking Dosa
- Desi Ghee
- Water
- Chopped Green Capsicum
Instructions
- To make Green Moong dal Dosa, or Pesarattu, take 1 cup of sprouted Mung Beans.
- Add them in a grinding jar along with 2 green chillis and 1 inch peeled and chopped ginger.
- Add 3 tbsp Rice flour and salt to taste.
- Add 1 cup of water and grind to make a fine paste-like batter for Mung Dosa. Adjust the quantity of water to meet your requirements.
- Transfer the batter to a large mixing bowl. Keep it aside.
- Proceed to make the stuffing for the Dosa. Take 200 gm of grated Paneer.
- Mix the following veggies with the Paneer: 2 tbsp finely chopped Green coriander leaves, 2-3 finely chopped Green Chili, and 1 medium-sized finely chopped Onion. Also, add 1 tsp Jeera and salt as per taste. Mix everything well. You can also add other veggies as per your preference and taste. The stuffing for making the Dosa is ready now.
- Proceed to make the Dosa now. Heat a cast iron Pan to make the Dosa. Brush Desi Ghee.
- Sprinkle water on it, and then wipe it with a cotton cloth immediately.
- Pour a spoonful of batter on the Pan. Spread it evenly.
- Brush Desi ghee on the Dosa as it turns slightly brown.
- Pour a spoonful of stuffing on the Dosa. Sprinkle some chopped Tomatoes, Green capsicum, and corn. You can add other chopped veggies as per your choice.
- The Dosa is cooked well and has a nice brown color. Take it out from the edges. Fold it.
- Serve with Coconut & Peanut Chutney. Enjoy!
