Pesarattu

Ingredients

1 cup green moong dhal
2 tbsp raw rice
2 Green chillies
Small piece ginger
Curry leaves /coriander leaves
3 onions
1 tsp jeera
A pinch asafoetida
oil as requried
Salt to taste

Method

Wash and soak green moong dhal and rice for 8  to 10 hours.
Drain the water and grind to a coarse paste with green chillies,
red chillie, ginger, 1 onion and loads of curry leaves.
(By adding onion while grinding, pesarattu will be soft)
Add jeera, chopped onion, coriander leaves and salt.
Mix well and set aside for 1 or 2 hours.

Heat pan, grease oil and pour the batter.
Spread it in a circular manner to make a dosa.
Pour a little oil along the edges while cooking.
Cook other side also in the same manner.
Pesarattu is ready.
Serve hot with ginger chutney / curd / any pickle.
For best Nutrient value add grated carrots.

Health benefits

Green grams are rich in protien and fiber.
It is very low in fat and calories.
High in potassium which helps control blood pressure.