Pesarattu Salad

Pesarattu Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish made with green gram pancakes, tossed with colorful vegetables and a tangy dressing. This vibrant salad combines the wholesome flavors of Andhra cuisine with a modern twist, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

• Green gram flour (moong dal) - 100 grams
• Water - 200 ml
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Tomato (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Cucumber (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Carrot (grated) - 1 small
• Green chili (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Coriander leaves (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper (freshly ground) - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the green gram flour, water, salt, turmeric powder, and cumin powder to make a smooth batter. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly grease it with a little oil, and pour a ladleful of the batter to form a pancake. Cook until golden brown on both sides, then remove and let it cool.
3. Once the pancake is cool, chop it into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
4. Add the chopped onion, tomato, cucumber, grated carrot, and green chili to the bowl with the pancake pieces.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Finally, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top.
7. Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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