Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
50 g

Instant Oats

100 g

Cabbage

finely chopped

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

for cooking

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 inch

Ginger

grated

50 g

Rice

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

50 g

Green Moong Dal

Whole

0.25 cup

Coriander Leaves

small bunch

0.5 tsp

Asafoetida

Step 1
~4 min

Soak rice and moong dal together in water for at least 3 hours.

Step 2
~4 min

Drain the water after soaking.

Step 3
~4 min

Blend the dal, rice, green chillies, and ginger with a little water to make a smooth, thick batter.

Step 4
~4 min

Transfer the batter to a large bowl.

Step 5
~4 min

Add oats, salt, asafoetida, chopped cabbage, and coriander leaves to the batter.

Step 6
~4 min

Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 7
~4 min

Check the salt levels and adjust to taste.

Step 8
~4 min

Preheat a well-seasoned skillet on medium heat.

Step 9
~4 min

Sprinkle some water to check if the pan is hot enough.

Step 10
~4 min

Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread evenly to make a circle.

Step 11
~4 min

Drizzle some oil on top and around the sides of the crepe.

Step 12
~4 min

Cook on low to medium heat until the top appears steamed.

Step 13
~4 min

Flip the crepe over and cook the other side until it has brown spots and is cooked through.

Step 14
~4 min

Remove from the pan and serve hot.

Step 15
~4 min

Repeat with the remaining batter.

Step 16
~4 min

Serve with jaggery and butter, or with Tomato Onion Chutney and Buttermilk.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier Pesarattu, add a tablespoon of rice flour to the batter.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Tomato Onion Chutney and Buttermilk.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coconut Chutney
Sambar

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

A popular breakfast dish, often made during festivals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ugadi
Sankranti

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100

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