Wednesday 2 November 2011

Green gram dosa (hesaru kalu dosa/pesarattu)

This dosa is special amongst the Andhra households and made very often. For people who demand a change in breakfast menu from the same rice dosa this one will certainly tickle their taste buds.


Preparation time: 20 minutes
Soaking time: Overnight or 7-8 hours

There is no need to ferment this batter.

Ingredients: 

1. Hesaru Kalu (green gram dal) 1/2 kg
2. Rice/dosa rice 3 cups
3. Green chillies
4. Fresh grated coconut 12 cup
5. Dhania seeds 2 tsp
6. Coriander leaves
7. Salt
8. Oil

Method: 

1. Soak the green gram dal and rice overnight or for 7-8 hours.
2. Grind them along with green chillies, dhania seeds, coriander leaves and salt to the usual dosa batter consistency.
3. Heat tawa and pour the batter and cook covered till the dosa is done.

Serve hot with coconut/pudina chutney.

Variation: You can add onions to this if you like.












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