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Moong Dal Dosa Recipe

If you’re looking for a nutritious, crispy, and flavorful breakfast, Andhra Pesarattu (Moong Dal Dosa) is a must-try! Andhra Pesarattu recipe made with whole green moong is a famous South Indian breakfast dish.
Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Try it today with ginger chutney, coconut chutney, or upma, and enjoy a wholesome South Indian meal.
Have you tried Pesarattu? Let us know your favorite way to enjoy it in the comments below!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Andhra
Servings: 4
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Shil

Ingredients

  • Whole Green Gram Dal - 1 cup
  • Green chilli – 1
  • Ginger – 1 inch
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as required
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

  • Wash and clean the dal. Soak the green gram dal in water for a minimum of 4 hours. Change water once or twice.
  • Drain and grind the dal with cumin seeds, ginger, onions and green chillies. Add little water at a time and grind to a smooth batter.
  • Empty the dosa batter into a bowl and add salt. Blend well.
  • Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladle full of batter onto the pan.
  • Spread the batter evenly in a circular motion, starting from the centre and spiralling outwards.
  • After 1-2 minutes, when the dosa starts to cook and brownish patches appear on the surface, drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of oil over it.
  • Allow the dosa to cook through. Flip over, cook for about 15 seconds.
  • Remove dosa when it turns a crisp golden brown.
  • Serve delicious Andhra Pesarattu with coconut chutney or ginger chutney.

Notes

* You can sprinkle finely chopped onions on the Green Gram dosa, fold in
half and serve.
* Pesarattu can also be made with yellow moong dal.