How long does Pesarattu Batter take?

23 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pesarattu Batter serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Pesarattu Batter vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Pesarattu Batter spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Pesarattu Batter?

250 grams Whole Green Moong, 50 grams Rice, 10 grams Ginger, 10 grams Green Chilli, 750 ml Water, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

How many calories are in Pesarattu Batter?

About 266 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Pesarattu Batter

Name: Pesarattu Batter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 250 grams Whole Green Moong, For Soaking; 50 grams Rice, For Soaking; 750 ml Water, For Soaking; 10 grams Ginger, Peeled; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tsp Cumin, Crushed; 1 tsp Salt, For Mixing; 250 ml Water, For Grinding; 100 ml Water, For Adjusting Consistency

23 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 8 min

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4 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as pesarattu maavu · Veg · Tiffin

Tiffin Vegan Low fat High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Pesarattu batter made with whole green moong, rice, ginger and green chilli, ground thick for dosa. Mild, serves 4, about 15 minutes plus soaking.

High protein

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Whole Green Moong, For Soaking250 grams
Rice, For Soaking50 grams
Water, For Soaking750 ml
Ginger, Peeled10 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Cumin, Crushed1 tsp
Salt, For Mixing1 tsp
Water, For Grinding250 ml
Water, For Adjusting Consistency100 ml

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	266kcal	1064kcal
Protein	16g	64g
Carbohydrate	50g	201g
Fat	1g	4g
Fibre	10g	41g
Sugar	4.3g	17g

Method

1
Rinse the whole green gram and rice well. Soak them together in 750 ml water for 4 hours, until the grains are soft when pressed.
Whole Green MoongRiceWater
2
Drain the soaked grains. Wash and peel the ginger, wash and slit the green chillies, and crush the cumin. Add the grains, ginger, chillies, cumin, salt and 250 ml water to a mixie. Grind for 3 to 4 minutes, pausing if the mixie gets hot, until no whole grains remain and the batter is slightly coarse.
GingerGreen ChilliCuminSaltWater
3
Transfer the batter to a bowl. Mix in up to 100 ml water only if needed. The batter should be thick but pourable, like dosa batter, and should spread easily on a hot tawa.
Water
4
Cover the batter. Use it immediately or refrigerate it in a clean covered container for up to 2 days.

Before you start

How long does Pesarattu Batter take?: 23 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pesarattu Batter serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pesarattu Batter vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Pesarattu Batter spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Pesarattu Batter?: 250 grams Whole Green Moong, 50 grams Rice, 10 grams Ginger, 10 grams Green Chilli, 750 ml Water, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
How many calories are in Pesarattu Batter?: About 266 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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