Green Gram Pancake With Flattened Rice (pesarattu Poha)

This recipe for Green Gram Pancake with Flattened Rice, also known as Pesarattu Poha, is a popular dish from Andhra Cuisine. It's a nutritious and delicious pancake made with green gram and flattened rice, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.

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Green Gram Pancake With Flattened Rice (pesarattu Poha)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole green gram
  • 1/2 cup flattened rice (poha)
  • 2-3 green chilies
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 small onion
  • Handful of fresh coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Soak the green gram and flattened rice separately for 4-6 hours.
  2. Grind the soaked green gram, flattened rice, green chilies, and ginger into a smooth batter.
  3. Add salt and finely chopped onion and coriander leaves to the batter. Mix well.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladleful of batter. Spread it into a thin pancake.
  5. Drizzle some oil around the edges and cook until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more pancakes.
  7. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Protein
8g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
3g

Supplies

Non-stick pan Ladle Mixing bowl

Tools

Blender or food processor

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato chutney.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure the batter is of pouring consistency to make thin and crispy pancakes.

Cost

$5