Kitchen Recipe Collection
Indian Pesarattu
A nutritious, crispy crepe originating from Andhra Pradesh made purely from whole green gram (moong) and spices, requiring no fermentation.
- Prep
- 480 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 500 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- indian
Ingredients
Scaled for 4 servings
- whole green gram (moong)
- rice
- ginger
- green chilies
- cumin seeds
- onions
- salt
- oil or ghee
Equipment
- Blender
- Flat griddle (tawa)
Instructions
- 1
Measure Ingredients
Measure out the whole green gram and a small handful of rice (the rice adds crispness).
- 2
Wash
Wash the lentils and rice thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
- 3
Soak
Soak them together overnight (or at least 6-8 hours) in plenty of water.
- 4
Drain
Drain the soaking water the next morning.
- 5
Transfer to Blender
Add the soaked lentil and rice mixture to a high-speed blender jar.
- 6
Add Spices
Add a large piece of ginger, 2-3 green chilies, cumin seeds, and salt to the blender.
- 7
Grind
Grind to a smooth batter using minimal water. The batter should not be too watery.
- 8
Heat Tawa
Heat a flat tawa or griddle on medium-high heat. Test the heat by sprinkling a few drops of water.
- 9
Spread Batter
Pour a ladle of batter into the center of the tawa and immediately spread it thinly in a circular motion.
- 10
Add Fat
Drizzle oil or ghee generously around the edges of the crepe.
- 11
Add Onions
Sprinkle finely chopped raw onions over the wet batter and press them down gently with a spatula.
- 12
Cook and Serve
Cook until the bottom is crispy and deep golden brown. Fold and serve hot with ginger chutney.
Cooking Tips
- Unlike dosa batter, pesarattu batter does not need to be fermented and can be used immediately after grinding.
- The onions must be added while the batter is still wet on top so they stick to it.
Variations
- MLA Pesarattu: A famous variation where the pesarattu is stuffed with Upma before folding.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- A classic breakfast from Andhra Pradesh, usually paired with a spicy and sweet ginger chutney (Allam Pachadi).
Nutrition Estimate
290 calories · 12g protein · 45g carbs · 6g fat · 8g fiber per serving
