Pesarattu - South Indian Dosa
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Soak Green Gram
Soak 2 cups of green gram (moong dal) in sufficient water for at least or overnight.
Soak Rice
Soak 1/2 cup of rice in sufficient water for at least or overnight.
Grind Green Gram Batter
Drain the soaked green gram and add it to a mixer grinder. Add 4-5 green chilies. Add a little water and grind to a smooth, thick batter. Transfer this batter to a large bowl.
Grind Rice Batter
Drain the soaked rice and add it to the same mixer grinder along with a few curry leaves. Add a little water and grind to a smooth batter. Add this rice batter to the green gram batter in the bowl.
Season the Batter
Add salt to taste to the combined batter. Mix well with a spoon until the salt is evenly distributed.
Add Flavorings
Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped onions and 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida (hing) to the batter. Mix everything thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Cook Pesarattu
Heat a griddle (tava) on medium heat. Once hot, pour a ladle full of batter onto the griddle and spread it in a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outwards, to form a thin dosa.
Drizzle Oil
Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of sesame oil around the edges and over the pesarattu. Cook until the edges start to crisp and turn golden brown.
Flip and Cook
Carefully flip the pesarattu using a spatula and cook for another minute or until the other side is also cooked through and lightly golden.
Roll and Serve
Roll the cooked pesarattu and transfer it to a serving plate. Repeat the process for the remaining batter. Enjoy hot with your favorite chutney and sambar.
Before You Cook
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No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Asafoetida (hing)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder
Plan Ahead
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- View Step 1Soak Green Gram4 hours or overnight
Soak 2 cups of green gram (moong dal) in sufficient water for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
- View Step 2Soak Rice4 hours or overnight
Soak 1/2 cup of rice in sufficient water for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
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