Masala Pesarattu

Masala Pesarattu is a protein-rich green gram dosa topped with onions for a delicious Andhra-style breakfast.

Ingredients

1. Split green gram (without skin) – 1/2 kg
2. Green chilies – 5
3. Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
4. Curry leaves – few
5. Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
6. Salt – to taste
7. Onion (finely chopped) – 1
8. Ginger (chopped) – 2 inch
9. Vegetable oil – as needed

Instructions

1. Soak and prepare the batter

   • Soak the split green gram for 4–5 hours
   • Drain water and add ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves, curry leaves, cumin seeds and salt
   • Grind to a coarse, not fine, paste

2. Make the pesarattu

   • Heat a tawa/pan
   • Spread the batter like a dosa
   • Drizzle a few drops of oil over it
   • Sprinkle chopped onions on top

3. Cook and serve

   • Cook until golden brown and crisp
   • Remove from tawa
   • Serve hot with pickle