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pesarattu

Pesarattu: A Soulful Andhra Breakfast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 145

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup split yellow moong dal /1 कप पीली मूंग दाल
  • 1 inch ginger / 1 इंच अदरक
  • 2 green chillies/ 2 हरी मिर्च
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds / ½ टीस्पून जीरा
  • Salt to taste /स्वादानुसार नमक
  • Water
  • Oil or ghee for cooking /सेंकने के लिए तेल या घी
  • Optional: chopped coriandergrated carrot / वैकल्पिक: हरा धनिया, कद्दूकस गाजर grated carrot | वैकल्पिक: हरा धनिया, कद्दूकस गाजर

Method
 

  1. **Soak Dal**- Soak moong dal in water for 3–4 hours. Drain.
  2. **Grind Batter** -Blend soaked dal with ginger, chillies, cumin, and salt. Add water gradually to make a smooth, pourable batter
  3. **Rest Batter** -Let the batter sit for 10–15 minutes. Mix in optional veggies if using.
  4. **Cook Cheela** - Heat a non-stick or cast iron pan. Pour a ladle of batter and spread gently. Drizzle oil/ghee around edges
  5. **Flip & Serve**- Cook until golden on one side, flip, and cook the other side. Serve hot with chutney or curd.