Pesarattu

Famous Andhra dish ! !

Fiber and protein enriched dish !!

The making is simple and easy , good on the health too .

Serves : 3

Cooking time : 20 min

Ingredients :

Broken moon dhal 1 cup ( dhal with skin recommended )

Rice 3-4 tbsp ( optional )

Green or red chilly 3-4

Cumin 1 tsp

Hing ¼ tsp

Ginger ½ “

Curry leaves a few

Salt to taste

Method :

Soak the dhal for min 3-4 hrs. ( over night also suits ) Grind all the other ingredients first a bit ,then add the dhal , grind to a coarse paste.

The consistency should be such that it can be poured with a ladle .

The batter is ready to be used, fermentation is not necessary.

On a heavy bottomed pan pour the batter and make a round out of it ,drizzle oil on it , cook well on slow flame .When it is browned turn it on the other side and allow it to brown.

Serve hot with coconut chutney / avakai pickle / curds / raita.

Note :

Finely chopped onions, chilly , grated coconut can be added to the batter to enhance the taste.