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Pesarattu
An Andhra-style green mung bean crepe blended with ginger, chile, and onion, cooked thin and served for breakfast.
Hard⏱️ 6 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~295 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 20 min cook 360 min rest
- #High Protein
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 6 h 45 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating6 h
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Mung beans
- 0.2 cup(~40 ml) Rice
- 20 g Ginger
- 1 Green chili
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
For the topping
- 1 Onion
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 1 Cucumber
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the mung beans and rice, then soak for 6 hours.
6 hr360:00 - 2
Blend the drained beans and rice with ginger, green chili, salt, and water into a runny puree.
- 3
Chop the onion very finely and slice the cucumber.
- 4
Heat a pan, ladle in the batter, and spread it into a thin circle.
- 5
Sprinkle with onion and oil the edges.
- 6
Cook for 3 minutes until the underside browns, then flip and cook 1 minute.
4 min04:00 - 7
Cook the remaining batter and serve with yogurt and cucumber.
💡 Tip: Do not ferment the batter too long; it is best while the fresh bean flavor remains.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with ginger chutney, yogurt, and optional cucumber.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~295
kcal calories
16
g protein
43
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 58%Fat 21%
5.1g
Sugar
1.5g
Fiber
610.1mg
Sodium
2.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pesarattu make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Pesarattu take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 360 minutes of passive resting; 405 minutes in total.Is Pesarattu difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Pesarattu have?
Approximately 295 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 43g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Pesarattu contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pesarattu belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Pesarattu need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Pesarattu filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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