Pesarattu

The most famous Andhra Breakfast is Pesarattu and Upma with ginger chutney. That is what this picture shows. As I have already given the recipes of Upma and ginger chutney, I am giving the recipe of Pesarattu over here.

Working time: 30min.

Serving size: 4

Ingredients:

Moong Dal: 1 cup

Rice: 1 tbsp
Onion: 1

Green chilies: 3

Ginger: 1"

cumin seeds: 2 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil : 2tbsp

Method:

Soak moong dal & rice overnight.

Drain water.

Grind them into a fine paste adding water.

Grind green chilies and ginger separately.

Add this paste to moon dal paste.

Add salt and cumin seeds.

Mix well.

Now pour the batter as described in dosa.

After spreading the batter, sprinkle onion pieces over the batter.

Remove from heat when it is done.

Serve hot with any chutney but ginger chutney is usually the combination.