Pesarattu - Greengram Dosa

MLA Pesarattu one of the famous delicacy in Andhra. There are different stories why this dish is named as MLA Pesarattu. Some call it as Pesarattu Upma, since it’s served with Upma similar to our Karnataka famous Masala Dosa. 

Pesrattu is one of our standard breakfast on Saturday/Sunday’s at home. Unlike the other Dosa’s, this is made of whole Green gram with some spicy green chilies and Ginger with some onion, Jeera toppings served with Ginger Chutney. 

This healthy dish can be served for breakfast/Snacks. 

Pesrattu - Greengram Dosa 

Ingredients:

For the batter:

Green gram (whole) - 4 cups

Green Chilies - 4-5 nos

Ginger - 1 inch piece

Salt to taste

For the toppings:

Finely chopped onions – 2 nos

Finely Green Chilies – 4-5 nos

Jeera – 2 tsp

Method:

Wash and soak Green gram in water over night (7-8 hours). Drain the water from Green gram and grind to a fine paste along with Green Chilies and Ginger. You can add some water to bring it a Dosa batter consistency.

Heat the non-stick Tawa (pan) on a medium flame. Take ladle full of batter and spread it on the Tawa. Sprinkle finely chopped onions, Green Chilies and Jeera on the Pesarattu.

Add oil on the corners of the Pesarattu, very similar how we make the Dosa. Allow the Pesarattu to cook for 2-3 mins, turn the Pesarattu on the other side to cook. 

Serve hot Pesarattu with spicy Ginger Chutney or Tomato Chutney or with a dollop of Upma.