No, this is not a green smoothie! Although this is one batter I love sipping, I would not recommend gulping it down:)

Pesarattu batter is traditionally made with split green mung beans, ginger and chili peppers. A spoonful of rice is added for a cup of mung beans, to get the crêpe nice and crispy. It is that simple.

Oats & Flax Seeds

Obviously, the traditional batter is nutritious, but I was looking out for ways to make it better. My goal as with all recipes was to ensure the highest level of nutrition, without compromising taste. I experimented with different ingredients and finally decided on oats and flax seeds, since they are so heart healthy.

Just like the traditional batter process, the first step here is to soak the grains (mung beans, oats, rice) for about 6 to 8 hours. Soaking not only renders the nutrients in grains more digestible and more easily assimilated by our bodies but also softens the grains to ensure you have a well-blended batter. I usually blend the chilies and ginger first into a very fine paste and then add the soaked grains, milled flax seeds and salt.

No Ferment Batter

Unlike with most dosa and idli batters, you don’t need to ferment this batter. Just blend and start making delicious Pesarattus or a yummy curry/snack called Pesarattu Kura!

 

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Why is this Healthy?

Mung beans are recommended in ayurvedic medicine as they are easy to digest and a good source of protein. Oats help lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar. Flax seeds help improve cholesterol and heart health.

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Pesarattu (Green Mung Crepe) Batter

Make delicious, nutritious, spicy crepes or curry with this easy, no ferment batter!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Batter, Crepe, Dosa, Indian
Special Diet No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soak Grains 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 227kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Split Mung
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Rice
  • 1/4 Cup Oats - Steel Cut/Groats
  • 1 Teaspoon Flaxseeds - Milled
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger - Grated, Fresh
  • 3 Green Chili Pepper - Medium Size
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt - Or to taste

Instructions

  • These are the ingredients you will need for this batter: 1. Split mung beans 2. Steel cut oats and brown rice 3. Milled flax seeds 4. Fresh ginger and chili pepper and salt to taste.
  • Soak beans, oats, rice for 6 to 8 hours. Make sure there is at least an inch of water over the grains. You'll notice the grains absorb most of the water towards the end.
  • Blend chili peppers and ginger first and then add soaked grains, salt and blend. Add milled flax seeds. Blend fine.
  • Transfer the batter to a container. It is ready to use right away.

Notes

Pesarattu batter can be used for Pesarattu that goes well with Coconut Tomato Chutney and/or Sooji Upma. It can also be used for Pesarattu Kura that goes well as a snack by itself or with hot steamed rice/ghee.
*Use organic ingredients wherever possible

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pesarattu (Green Mung Crepe) Batter
Serving Size
 
4 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
227
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
419
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
28
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
100
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
23
mg
2
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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