How long does Sprouts Pesarattu take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sprouts Pesarattu serve?

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

Is Sprouts Pesarattu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Sprouts Pesarattu 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 Sprouts Pesarattu?

200 grams Whole Green Moong, 10 grams Ginger, 8 grams Green Chilli, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, 1 Onion, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sprouts Pesarattu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sprouts Pesarattu?

About 309 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sprouts Pesarattu

Name: Sprouts Pesarattu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 200 grams Whole Green Moong; 600 ml Water, For Soaking; 10 grams Ginger, Chopped; 8 grams Green Chilli; 1 tsp Cumin; 10 grams Coriander Leaves; 1 tsp Salt; 150 ml Water, For Grinding; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Oil

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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

Also known as pesara attu, moong dal dosa · Veg · Tiffin

Tiffin Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Sprouts pesarattu is a crisp Andhra dosa of sprouted whole green moong ground with ginger, green chilli and cumin. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes plus sprouting.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Whole Green Moong200 grams
Water, For Soaking600 ml
Ginger, Chopped10 grams
Green Chilli8 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Coriander Leaves10 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Grinding150 ml
Rice Flour2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Oil3 tbsp

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	309kcal	1236kcal
Protein	13g	51g
Carbohydrate	38g	151g
Fat	13g	50g
Fibre	8.7g	35g
Sugar	4.5g	18g

Method

1
Rinse the whole green moong and soak it in the water for 8 hours. Drain it, cover the bowl and keep it in a warm place for 12 hours until short sprouts show.
Whole Green MoongWater
2
Put the sprouts, ginger, green chillies, cumin, coriander leaves and salt in a mixie. Add the water for grinding and grind to a smooth, thick batter. Stir in the rice flour.
GingerGreen ChilliCuminCoriander LeavesSaltWaterRice Flour
3
Heat a tawa on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle a few drops of water; they should sizzle away at once.
4
Pour one ladle of batter in the centre and spread it into a thin round. Sprinkle some chopped onion on top and press it in gently. Drizzle 1/2 tsp oil around the edges.
OnionOil
5
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp. Turn it over and cook for 1 minute. Fold and serve hot with ginger chutney or coconut chutney. Make the rest the same way.

Before you start

How long does Sprouts Pesarattu take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sprouts Pesarattu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sprouts Pesarattu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sprouts Pesarattu 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 Sprouts Pesarattu?: 200 grams Whole Green Moong, 10 grams Ginger, 8 grams Green Chilli, 10 grams Coriander Leaves, 1 Onion, 2 tbsp Rice Flour, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sprouts Pesarattu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sprouts Pesarattu?: About 309 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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