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Monday, November 30, 2009

Pesarattu (Whole Green Moongh dhall Dosai)


Pesarattu is a special Dosai like tiffin mostly prepared in Andhra and southern parts of Tamilnadu.Its main Ingredient is whole Payahtham Paruppu . In Andhra, Payaththam paruppu is called as PesaraPappu, and so the name Pesarattu.
Ingredients:
  •  Muzhu Payaththam Paruppu (Whole Green moong dhall)- 100 grams (soaked for whole night)
  •  Arisi (Rice) - 100 grams (Soaked for whole night)
  •  Pachcha milagai (Green Mirchi) - 3 nos
  •  Inji (Ginger) - 1 small tbsp
  •  Vengayam (Onion) - one big size (chopped finely)
  •  Poondu  (Garlic) - 5  cloves (Adding Garlic is our choice)
  •  Salt - to taste
  •  Koththamalli Thazhai (coriander laves) - handfull
  •  Karuvepillai (Curry leaves) - handfull
  •  Oil
Method     ( yield - 5 or 6: serve-2)
-Soak Muzhu Payaththam Paruppu and Arisi  for whole night.(Or Soak them in hot water for 2 hrs atleast)
- Grind them to coarse batter (somewhat thick consistency)
- Add Pachchai milagai, Seeragam, Ingi, salt and grind.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl.
- Add Vengayam , Poondu (chopped),Karuvepillai,koththamalli.
- Mix well .
- In a pan pour few drops of oil and spread.
- Pour a ladle full of batter at the center and spread circularly.
- Add little amount of oil at the circular ends.
- Cover with lid and leave for 2 minutes.
- Now open the lid and turn the Pesarattu upside down.
- May it cook for 2 minutes.
Now the Pesarattu is ready
Note: Serve  Pesarattu with Coconut chutney or with groundnut chutney.

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