Crispy
Pesarattu
& Spicy Ginger Chutney: A High-Protein Breakfast

Name: Crispy ~Pesarattu~ & Spicy Ginger Chutney: A High-Protein Breakfast
Total time: 515 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For Pesarattu; 1 cup Whole moong dal / green gram/moong bean; 1 1/2 tbsp Boiled rice / idli rice; 1 Green chilli; 1/2 inch piece Ginger; a handful Coriander leaves; a generous pinc Hing; as needed Salt; as required Water; For Ginger Chutney; 40 g heaped Ginger, chopped; 10g Tamarind; 4 tbsp Hot Water; 5 tsp Sesame oil; 1 1/2 tbsp Chana Dal; 1 tbsp Urad dal; 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds; 3 Andhra red chillies; 5-6 Curry Leaves; 2 tbsp Jaggery / brown sugar; to taste Salt

515 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

Ingredients

Veg + Dairy

Diet

Crispy Pesarattu is a classic Andhra breakfast made from moong dal and rice, creating a protein-packed, energising dosa. Served with tangy, spicy ginger chutney, this combination balances heat, sweetness, and earthy flavours. Light yet filling, it’s perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches and keeps you energised for hours.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

For Pesarattu

1 cupWhole moong dal / green gram/moong bean

1 1/2 tbspBoiled rice / idli rice

1Green chilli

1/2 inch pieceGinger

a handfulCoriander leaves

a generous pincHing

as neededSalt

as requiredWater

For Ginger Chutney

40 g heapedGinger, chopped

10gTamarind

4 tbspHot Water

5 tspSesame oil

1 1/2 tbspChana Dal

1 tbspUrad dal

1/4 tspCumin seeds

1 tspMustard Seeds

1/4 tspFenugreek seeds

3Andhra red chillies

5-6Curry Leaves

2 tbspJaggery / brown sugar

to tasteSalt

Pesarattu

Crispy Pesarattu & Spicy Ginger Chutney: A High-Protein Breakfast

Ingredients

Crispy
Pesarattu
& Spicy Ginger Chutney: A High-Protein Breakfast