Pesarattu/Moong dal dosa
Method:
Soak the dals and millets or rice for 3-4 hours, if using millets , wash and soak seperately for 6-8 hours .
Grind to a smooth batter with green chilies, ginger, few curry leaves .
Add salt, asafoetida powder, cumin seeds , chopped onions wither in the batter or seperately as a garnish to be sprinkled on the pesarattu after it is cooked on one side .
Heat a tava , spread the batter to medium thickness, use oil or ghee to cook pesarattu, flip and cook if needed . remove and serve hot .
This batter must not be fermented, and should be prepared immediately . watch the youtube video from my channel for more clarity .
Serve with spicy side dishes, ginger pickle, thokku or coconut chutney .
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