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Pesarattu Dosa Recipe, Moong Dal Dosa, Andhra Pesarattu Recipe

Last Updated: November 16, 2018 By Fareeha 2 Comments

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Pesarattu Dosa Recipe with step by step photo and video instruction is one of the healthiest dosa variety that you will ever come across. This breakfast recipe is just a perfect meal if you are looking for a healthy Indian breakfast. Serve it with Allam Chutney for the perfect combination.

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taking a bite of the andhra pesarattu dosa recipe

What is the meaning of pesarattu?

Pesarattu is actually derived from two words. “Attu” which means dosa in Telugu which is made from the “pesara” paruppu or the moong dal. So the combination of these two words has formed into “pesarattu”

What is pesarattu dosa?

Pesarattu dosa is nothing but a dosa or thin crepe made from the green moong dal or green gram.

andhra pesarattu dosa recipe served in a tawa with chutneys

How do you make the pesarattu dosa recipe?

The Andhra Pesarattu Dosa Recipe is made with whole green moong, which is soaked in water overnight. It is ground to a fine paste in the morning. We then make the dosa immediately and no fermentation is required for this pesarattu dosa. You can even make it with the moong sprouts too.

We add a handful of rice and urad dal to get that crispiness. And green chilies, ginger, onion for additional flavor. You can add in more green chilies if you like spicy dosas or totally omit it if you don’t prefer the hotness.

Is pesarattu dosa good for health?

Low in carbs and high in protein, this is one of the healthiest dosas that you can find. This dosa is vegan as well as gluten-free. If you are on a road to healthy eating and weight loss, this andhra pesarattu dosa recipe will be your best friend. This pesarattu is pretty heavy that will keep satiated for quite some time. Add less oil to derive the maximum benefit from it.

What is pesarattu upma recipe?

Pesarattu upma recipe is where you add the upma to the pesarattu dosa recipe. Place the rava upma in the pesarattu like the masala dosa and spread it over the dosa evenly just before serving. Your delicious pesarattu upma recipe will be ready.

Pro tips / Important things to remember while making the Moong Dal Dosa

  1. Remember to soak the moong dal overnight or for at least 6 to 8 hours before grinding.
  2. You can also add cumin seeds, garlic for more flavor.
  3. Add oil according to your dietary needs.
  4. Cook on medium low heat for evenly cooking the dosa. It takes longer time than normal dosa to cook.
  5. You can also top it with coriander leaves, grated coconut, grated ginger.

Step by step pictorial of making the Andhra Pesarattu dosa recipe

soaking green mong dal with rice, urad sal

  1. Take the green moong dal in a large enough vessel. Add the rice and urad dal. Add sufficient water and soak overnight. Remember the green moong will increase in size after being soaked, so remember to add more water in a large enough dish.

onion, ginger, in soaked green moong dal

2. After the dal is soaked thoroughly, discard the water. Add fresh water into the moong dal. Next, add in the ginger, green chili, onion, curry leaves. If necessary, you can also add cumin seeds, methi seeds and garlic for enhanced taste and flavor.

moong dal dosa batter being ground

3. Transfer all the ingredients to a grinder. Or alternatively, use a mixie or blender.

pesarattu dosa recipe batter getting ready

4. Grind until it becomes a smooth paste. If the dal is still whole, grind further.

adding salt to andhra pesarattu dosa batter

5. Add salt in the batter. There is no fermentation period required for this dosa.

mixing pesarattu dosa recipe

6. Mix well until all the salt is combined along with the batter. Your Andhra Pesarattu dosa batter is ready to cook. If you are cooking this at a later stage, refrigerate at this point or cook immediately. If you leave the batter outside, it will start fermenting.

spreading pesarattu dosa batter on tawa

7. Heat a tawa and spread the batter on it in a cricular motion like a normal dosa.

andhra pesarattu dosa recipe garnished with onion, green chili

8. Sprinkle the onion, green chili and oil. If you want to add other toppings, you can do so at this stage like the coriander leaves, coconut, ginger etc.

andhra pesarattu dosa recipe getting cooked

9. Cook on medium-low heat. Once the bottom starts turning brown, fold into half. Cook on both sides till golden brown. Serve hot immediately.

Serving suggestions:

Serve this dosa hot immediately.

You can serve this along with allam chutney, coconut chutney or peanut coconut chutney.

More breakfast recipes:

  • Paneer Roll
  • Paneer Paratha
  • Mutton Keema Roll
  • Cheese Tomato Sandwich
  • Sabudana Khichdi
  • Poori
  • Vermicelli Upma

How to make Andhra Pesarattu Dosa Recipe

andhra pesarattu dosa recipe served along with chutneys

Andhra Pesarattu Dosa Recipe or Moong Dal Dosa

Fareeha
Andhra Pesarattu Dosa Recipe or Moong Dal Dosa recipe is one of the healthiest dosa variety that you will ever come across. This breakfast recipe is just a perfect meal if you are looking for a healthy Indian breakfast. 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Grinding Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 10 people
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gms whole green moong
  • 2 tbsp urad dal
  • 2 tbsp rice
  • 3 - 4 green chili chopped
  • 1 inch piece of ginger chopped finely
  • 1 no. onion chopped
  • salt to taste
  • oil for drizzling over the dosa

Instructions
 

Preparing the Pesarattu Dosa Batter

  • Soak the whole green moong dal, urad dal and rice overnight in sufficient water.
  • Discard the water and add fresh water in the morning. 
  • Grind them along with green chili, ginger, and onion to make a smooth paste. This takes some time to grind. 
  • Add salt and mix well. There is no need to keep this batter for fermentation like the other dosa batters. You can make this dosa instantly.
  • Heat a tawa and spread the dosa batter in a circular motion. Drizzle some oil and cook till the back side is brown in color. Turn over, cook till done.
  • Serve hot with any chutney of your choice.

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Notes

  • I have not added the soaking time in the total time.
  • Either use the grinder, mixie or blender to grind the batter.
  • You can also add cumin seeds, methi seeds, garlic, and more green chili too.
  • Cook on medium low heat for perfect dosas. If you cook on high heat, it will burn and not be cooked thoroughly.
  • You can top with grated coconut, grated ginger, and coriander leaves as well.
  • If you are planning to make this dosa at a later time, you can store in the refrigerator immediately after making the batter. 
Keyword dosa recipe, pesarattu, south indian breakfast

Signing off until next time,

Fareeha.

This recipe was originally published in May 2016.  New, Image, Step by step photos and video have been added for the better understanding of the users. The recipe has been made printable in November 2018.

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Tagged With: Andhra Recipes, South Indian Recipes originally posted on: November 16, 2018 Last Updated: November 16, 2018 categoriesFiled Under: Breakfast, Hyderabadi / Andhra Recipe, South Indian Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

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Comments

  1. Rekha says

    November 17, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    Very tasty 😋 n healthy

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    • Fareeha says

      November 19, 2018 at 10:23 am

      Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. Do try the other recipes and let me know how they turned out.

      Reply

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