Vegetable Pesarattu

Ingredients

• - Main ingredient as required
• - 3 tbsp sesame oil or ghee
• - 2 large onions
• - Spices as required
• - Salt to taste

Method

1. Soak moong dal: Wash 2 cups whole green moong (pesara). Soak 6-8 hours. Drain.
2. Grind pesarattu batter: Grind soaked moong with 3 green chillies, 1-inch ginger, 1 tsp cumin and salt to a smooth batter with minimal water.
3. Prepare vegetable filling: Finely dice 1 carrot, half cup green peas and 2 green chillies. Sauté in 1 tbsp oil with salt and pepper for 3-4 minutes until cooked.
4. Heat tawa: Heat a flat tawa on medium-high heat. Oil the tawa.
5. Spread batter: Pour a ladle and spread into a thin round.
6. Add toppings: Immediately scatter the sautéed vegetables on top of the wet batter. Press gently.
7. Add oil: Drizzle half tsp oil around the edges.
8. Cook first side: Cook 2-3 minutes until the base is golden.
9. Flip: Flip carefully and cook the vegetable side 1-2 minutes.
10. Serve: Vegetable pesarattu is a nutritious healthy breakfast dosa. Serve with allam pachadi and coconut chutney.