Recipe for Pesarattu
Pesarattu is a lentil pancake recipe made using whole moong dal with skin In this recipe, green gram lentils and rice are soaked, ground and spiced. The batter is used for making crispy pancakes that are paired with chutney or sambar.
Equipment
- Pan
- Mixer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green Gram Lentils
- ½ cup Raw Rice
- Water; for soaking and grinding
- Salt; to taste
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Oil; for frying
Instructions
- Wash and soak the lentils and rice overnight in 2 cups of water.
- The next day grind them to fine paste.
- Add salt and cumin seeds.
- Adjust the consistency of the batter by adding water if needed. The batter should neither be too thick nor runny.
- Heat a pan. Brush oil. On medium heat, with the help of a ladle, pour the batter on the pan and spread it in a round shape.
- Add oil along the edges. After about 30 seconds, turn it. Fry for about 15 seconds more and remove.
- Serve hot with any chutney of your choice.