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Pesarattu
Pesarattu is a popular South Indian crepe made from green gram (moong dal) and is a hearty, nutritious dish usually served with ginger chutney. It is crispy, flavorful, and a staple breakfast meal in Andhra Pradesh.
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Recipe Instructions
- 1
Soak the green gram in water for about 6 hours or overnight.
- 2
Drain the water and grind the green gram with green chilies, ginger, and salt to make a fine batter.
- 3
Add rice flour to the batter to get the desired consistency and mix well.
- 4
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour a ladle of the batter, spreading it like a thin pancake.
- 5
Drizzle some oil around the edges of the pesarattu and cook until it turns golden and crisp.
- 6
Flip and cook the other side for a few minutes.
- 7
Serve hot with ginger chutney.