Moong Dal Pesarattu (Pancake) Recipe

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Moong Dal Pesarattu (Pancake)
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
139
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup split mung dal , soaked in water 7-8 hours and drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 5 -6 sprigs cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seed
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (optional)

Directions:

  1. Add dal, chili, ginger, garlic, cilantro, salt, ground flaxseed and half the water into a blender.
  2. Blend until the consistency of a thick paste/ thick pancake batter, adding remaining water a little at time until you get the right consistency.
  3. Pour batter into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Stir the cumin seeds into the batter.
  5. Spray nonstick griddle or cast iron flat pan with oil spray or add 2 tsp of oil and spread with a piece of onion.
  6. Heat pan until it is hot (if you sprinkle water on the pan it should sizzle).
  7. Pour one ladle full of batter into the center of pan and spread it around in a circular fashion (from inside out) shaping the batter into a thin round (try a small one first).
  8. Wait few seconds and sprinkle 1/2 tsp of oil around the edges of the pesarattu.
  9. Wait for few minutes untill the bottom gets golden, then reverse it, cook the otherside now, for few seconds.
  10. Optional: reverse it back, sprinkle finely chopped onions on the top and fold it half.
  11. Remove from the pan and serve with coconut chutney, other chutney or ketchup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 139.27 Kcal (583 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.42g 2%
Sodium 197.5mg 8%
Potassium 75.64mg 2%
Total Carbs 7.41g 2%
Sugars 2.98g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6.96g 28%
Protein 8.69g 17%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 34%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 56.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.68 Kcal (656 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.6g 2%
Sodium 222.18mg 8%
Potassium 85.09mg 2%
Total Carbs 8.33g 2%
Sugars 3.35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7.83g 28%
Protein 9.77g 17%
Vitamin C 23.2mg 34%
Iron 3.3mg 16%
Calcium 63.8mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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