South Indian-Style Spinach Pesarattu: A Crispy, Protein-Rich Green Delight
Spinach Pesarattu is a nutritious South Indian dish made with green gram and spinach, offering a protein-rich, gluten-free dosa variation that is crisp, flavorful, and packed with fiber, iron, and antioxidants, making it ideal for a healthy breakfast or light meal served with chutney.
Preparation Steps
- Soak moong dal and spinach leaves for a few hours, then drain out all the water.
- Wash, clean, and chop the spinach leaves and veggies.
- In a blender, combine the soaked green gram (Moong Dal), spinach, green chilies, garlic cloves, and ginger to make a smooth batter, ensuring the consistency is perfect - neither too thick nor too runny, using water to adjust as needed.
- Cook the paste in a pan with added red chili powder, pepper, and salt to taste for a few minutes to spice it up.
Tip: Consistency of the batter should be perfect neither too thick nor too runny.
Author's summary: Spinach Pesarattu is a healthy breakfast option.
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Krishi Jagran — 2025-10-30