PESARATTU

                               

 

Pesarattu is a nutritious,protein-rich dosa prepared in Andhra Pradesh. There are many amusing anecdotes revolving around MLA pesarattu, in this,semolina upma is served inside the pesarattu. One of the anecdotes states that  upma was served secretly hidden inside the pesarattu to the MLAs. Because it was a secret order placed by certain MLAs in the canteens of State Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad. It is even topped with chopped onions and served. I always enjoy pesarattu with chutneys.

 

INGREDIENTS :

WHOLE GREEN GRAM DAL- 2 CUPS

RAW RICE- 1/4 CUP

GREEN CHILLIES- 3 NOS

GINGER CHOPPED- 1 1/2 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS- 1 TSP  

PROCEDURE :

1. Wash and rinse moong dal along with raw rice to get rid of impurities. Soak the same for 5-6 hours.

2. In a mixer jar,take soaked moong dal and rice along with cumin seeds,green chillies and ginger pieces and grind to a thick batter by adding water carefully.

3. The consistency of batter should be similar to that of dosa batter . Hence don't make it watery.

4. Add salt to the ground batter and mix well.

5. Apply oil on a dosa tawa and heat it. When it is hot enough,spread the batter and drizzle oil on it.When it is cooked, flip it to other side and cook rill crisp

6. Serve with any side dish of your choice.