Andhra Green Moong Rice Crêpes (Pesarattu)
Andhra Green Moong Rice Crêpes (Pesarattu) deliver a nutty, earthy flavor with gentle heat from green chiles and freshness from ginger. The batter cooks into thin, crisp edges with tender centers, while sprinkled onions add sweetness and bite. Serve hot for breakfast or a light dinner, especially when you’re craving something savory and satisfying with a South Indian flair.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Andhra Green Moong Rice Crêpes (Pesarattu), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the lentils and rice in a large container, cover with several inches of cool water, and let sit for 4 hours to overnight.
- 2
Blend the lentils, rice, green chile peppers, and ginger into a smooth paste in a blender or food processor. Stir the cumin seed and salt into the paste.
- 3
Heat a flat griddle (tawa) or a large, flat-bottomed skillet over medium-low. Ladle the lentil batter onto the center and spread it into a thin circle with the back of the ladle. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of onions and press the onions into the pesarattu with your ladle or spatula. Cook for a few minutes, flip to the other side, cook a few more minutes, then transfer to a plate and serve immediately. Dosas are best when eaten hot and crispy straight from the tawa.
- Calories 453.22 kcal High 23%
- Protein 8.8 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 54.17 g 20%
- Total Fat 23.08 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 1.49 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 126.42 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 8.64 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 0.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 44.19 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.88 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 251.9 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 1.72 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 14.52 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Andhra Green Moong Rice Crêpes (Pesarattu) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Fresh Ginger, Green Chile, and Lentils. Each serving provides about 453.22 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Andhra Green Moong Rice Crêpes (Pesarattu) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Fresh Ginger, Green Chile, Lentils, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Andhra Green Moong Rice Crêpes (Pesarattu)?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 453.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Andhra Green Moong Rice Crêpes (Pesarattu) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Andhra Green Moong Rice Crêpes (Pesarattu) healthy?
- Andhra Green Moong Rice Crêpes (Pesarattu) has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 453.22 calories and 8.8 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 126.42 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.49 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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