May 6, 2009

Spicy Mint Pesarattu (Mung Dal Dosa infused with Mint)

Spicy Mint Pesarattu

Pesarattu is the famous Andhra delicacy. I have already blogged about the regular pesarattu. This time I added mint to give it a different taste and flavor. It came out so delicious and the dosa has got a pretty color. Mint leaves are rich in Vitamins C and A. 


Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Yellow Mung or Green Mung (పెసరపప్పు)
  • 1 bunch of Mint Leaves
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 5 or 6 Green Chilies (or according to individual taste)
  • A small piece of Ginger, peeled and chopped (optional)
  • Salt
  • Oil
Preparation:
  1. Wash and soak mung daal for at least 6 hours.
  2. Wash and remove leaves from mint twigs. Discard hard stems.
  3. Grind soaked mung daal into a fine paste along with mint leaves + cumin seeds + green chilies + ginger (if using) and salt. 
  4. Make the batter into medium consistency (not too thin or not too thick).
  5. Heat a non-stick pan. When it is hot, pour a ladleful of the batter and spread evenly into a round shape. Sprinkle some oil around the pesarattu and cover. 
  6. After some time, remove the cover and flip the pesarattu over. Again cover and leave it for some time. 
  7. When the pesarttu appears to be cooked, remove it from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.
  8. Repeat the same process with remaining batter. This pesarattu can be eaten just like that as it already spicy or can be eaten with any chutney, if more spiciness is needed. 
  9. Enjoy hot and yummy pesarattus.

Spicy Mint Pesarattu

This is my contribution to the following events:
  1. RCI-Pondicherry Cuisine, hosted by Lavi. RCI is originally started by Lakshmi. I am sending this as Andhra special dish.
  2. SWC – Cooking with Greens, hosted by Sowmya, originally started by Lakshmi.
  3. JFI: Mint, hosted by Ashwini. JFI is originally created by Indira of Mahanandi.
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52 comments:

  1. SanghiMay 7, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Mmm Pesarattu looks yummy Uma! wonderful greeny healthy clicks too! Perfect for the events!

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  2. FinlaMay 7, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    Wow it would habe been really tasting yummy with the mint in them.
    Looks so beautiful piled up like that.

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  3. UnknownMay 7, 2009 at 2:29 AM

    I tried the regular pesarattu few weeks ago and loved it..mint is indeed a lovely addition..thanks for sending it for SWC.

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  4. UnknownMay 7, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    wow great twist uma very helthy looks so yum

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  5. jayasreeMay 7, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    Liked the addition of mint to the usual pesarattu. The pesarattu stacked up, are indeed a treat to the eyes.

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  6. Subhie ArunMay 7, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    wonderful addition...i neva tried wth mint..i used to add some coriander onli....thx for sharing

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  7. FHMay 7, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Lovely dish, I made this last week. Loved it.Addition of Mint is yum!:)

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  8. Nandinis foodMay 7, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    Healthy and yum Dosa! Addition of mint is wonderful.

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  9. VishaliMay 7, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    delicious Pesarattu....

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  10. Gita JaishankarMay 7, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    Nice color Uma, the pesarattu must have been very flavorful :)

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  11. SuparnaMay 7, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Hi Uma,
    ur profile pic looks cool :)
    I love this healthy dosa, must have been flavouful with mint in it!nice clicks.
    TC

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  12. lubnakarim06May 7, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Wow that's an awesome twist to the recipe......

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  13. Ramya VijaykumarMay 7, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Pesarattu itself is a scrumptious dish with mint oh I am all over it...

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  14. Priya SureshMay 7, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Pesarattu with mint, no doubt it must been very flavourful!

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  15. CilantroMay 7, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    I have tried with Cilantro and with mint is different. I shall try them next time.

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  16. AshwiniMay 7, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Nice addition of mint. Looks yumm.

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  17. SrilakshmiMay 7, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Nice idea of adding Mint to Pesarattu! Looks yummy

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  18. UnknownMay 7, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Delicious Pesarattu.

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  19. AshwiniMay 7, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    wow..pesarattu with mint..nice combo never tried it..i am sure it will be delicious...

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  20. TBCMay 7, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    What would one do without these events, right? They force you to think outside the box.;-)

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  21. PoojaMay 7, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Would have been flavorful..Looking yummy uma..

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  22. UnknownMay 7, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Nice entry.. healthy Dosa...

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  23. anudivyaMay 7, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Hey Uma, this looks great, the green color and the mint flavor must really be wonderful.
    I have been on a break, and I see a profile pic on your page... I assume it is you. Looks nice.

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  24. AlkaMay 7, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    I have something for mint i guess, i can never have enough of it.Mint gives such a refreshing flavor to any dish,and this holds true for this dosa too :-)

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  25. ChamMay 7, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Very flavorful twist Uma,great entry. Like ur profile pict :)

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  26. IndhuMay 7, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    aahaa... pesarattu looks yummy... I was searching for a good pesarattu recipe.. thanks :)

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  27. LavanyaMay 7, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    dosa looks yummy ..perfect breakfast!!

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  28. UmaMay 7, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    @Suparna, Welcome to my blog! Thanks for the nice words:)

    @Anudivya, yep it's me in the profile pic. Glad you liked it :)

    @Cham, Thanks dear :)

    @All, thank you so much for your sweet words! This pesarattu was so delicious and spicy. We enjoyed it a lot :)

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  29. Vanamala HebbarMay 7, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    wow this sounds good

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  30. VrindaMay 7, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    This mint dosa is new to me..really want to try them..

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  31. ArchyMay 7, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Dosa with mint, sound new an gud.. nice color of the dosa !! great entry !!

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  32. LaavanyaMay 7, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Mint must make for such a refreshing touch - cool!

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  33. Mahimaa's kitchenMay 7, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    nice idea to add mint to pesarattu. i have tried adding mint to adai. pics r appetizing.

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  34. VaishaliMay 7, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Uma, Mint in the dosa sounds delicious. I am on a bit of a mint rush right now, so I'd love to try this.

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  35. UnknownMay 7, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    That is a wholesome nutritious breakfast Uma!

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  36. PriyameenaMay 7, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Adding mint is really a kick..Yummy!

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  37. PoojaMay 7, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Wow looks delicious! Stack of dosas..tempting :)

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  38. chef and her kitchenMay 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Lovely addition of mint to pesarretu uma..I really could not map u with the new pic to ur old profile pic.

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  39. Madhu's cooking galleryMay 7, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    nice idea to add mint to it.. sure must have tasted great and full of flavor!

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  40. ARUNAMay 7, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    though i like it a lot, somehow never dared to prepare it Uma, i think i can follow ur recipe!

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  41. Savi-RuchiMay 8, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    lovely Uma. Addition of mint might have added a nice flavor & taste to the pesarattu :)

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  42. YasmeenMay 8, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    yummy!I make pesarattu more often then other kinds of dosa,adding mint sounds super good:)

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  43. A_and_NMay 8, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    LOVE the addition of mint. Very ncie!

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  44. ChutneytalesMay 8, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Pesarratu looks so yumm..I have never made this so far!I should try it soon..

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  45. ShreyaMay 8, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    This is so nice, adding mint to pesarattu:-) I have to try it..

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  46. AnuSriramMay 8, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Yummy minty pesarattu! Looks delicious!

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  47. CynthiaMay 8, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Uma, these are gorgeous.

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  48. UnknownMay 9, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    is moong dal dosa and mysore dosa the same? This dosa looks yummy, uma.

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  49. AmmuMay 9, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Adding mint in pesarattu.
    Very interesting & unique. Lovely entry.

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  50. UmaMay 9, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    @Karuna,

    Mung dal dosa and Mysore dosa are different Karuna! The ingredients are not the same. Mysore Masala Dosa uses all the 4 types of dal (Urad, Chana, Tuvar, Mung) :)

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  51. JamieMay 9, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Uma, the color in your dosa is amazing! I'm sorry that it's taken me so long to find my way back to your blog. It's great to catch up with your posts!

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  52. vidhasMay 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Nice twist to ordinary pesaratu. Profile photo looks nice.

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma