Low Fat Pesarettu

Savor the wholesome goodness of **Low Fat Pesarettu**, a South Indian delicacy made with protein-rich whole green gram (mung beans) and a touch of aromatic spices. This lighter, oil-conscious version of the traditional pesarettu is perfect for health-conscious foodies, offering all the flavor with minimal grease. The optional addition of rice ensures crispier dosas, while the combination of ginger, green chilies, and cumin infuses the batter with irresistible zest. Topped with finely chopped onions and fresh coriander leaves, each pesarettu is golden, crispy, and brimming with vibrant, earthy flavors. Easy to prepare and naturally gluten-free, it's a guilt-free indulgence paired best with coconut chutney or tangy pickle. Ready to elevate your breakfast or snack routine with this high-protein, low-fat wonder?

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:180 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole green gram (mung beans)
• 0.25 cup Rice (optional, to enhance crispiness)
• 1 unit Green chilies
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 2 teaspoons Oil (for greasing)
• 0.5 cup Onions, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the whole green gram and, if using, the rice under running water until the water clears. Soak them together in water for at least 3 hours.

Step 2

Drain the soaked gram and rice, and transfer them to a blender.

Step 3

Add the green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, and salt to the blender.

Step 4

Gradually add water while blending the ingredients until you achieve a smooth batter consistency. It should be slightly thicker than pancake batter.

Step 5

Preheat a non-stick skillet or tawa over medium heat.

Step 6

Lightly grease the skillet with a small amount of oil using a brush or paper towel, allowing for a low-fat preparation.

Step 7

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the skillet. Use the back of the ladle to spread the batter outward in a circular motion to form a thin round pesarettu.

Step 8

Sprinkle a portion of the finely chopped onions and coriander leaves evenly over the pesarettu.

Step 9

Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges of the pesarettu.

Step 10

Cook until the edges start to lift and the pesarettu appears golden and crispy on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 11

Gently flip the pesarettu over and cook the other side briefly, about 1 minute.

Step 12

Remove the pesarettu from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Step 13

Serve hot with chutney or any accompaniment of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(673.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	910.1

Total Fat 13.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2416.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.5g
Protein 52.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377.6mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 2888.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.9%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 64.9%