Barley & Ragi Pesarattu
A wholesome and nutritious twist on the classic pesarattu, made with a hearty blend of barley & ragi for a rich, earthy flavour
Servings 8 pesarattu
Calories 116kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole grain ragi finger millet
- 1/2 cup whole moong green gram
- 1/4 cup barley
- 1 inch ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 green chilli
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the grains in 2-3 changes of water & soak overnight or at least for 6 hours in plenty of water
- Drain the water and grind the grains with the rest of the ingredients using very little water as required or else the ragi won’t grind properly
- Transfer the batter to a bowl and adjust salt. Add water in parts and mix well till you get a batter if medium thickness. It should neither be too runny nor too thick.
- Heat a cast iron or non stick tawa on a medium high flame and pour a ladleful of batter on it and spread it outward in concentric circles to form a thin, even pancake
- Drizzle some oil or ghee around the edges and cook on both sides till golden and slightly firm and crispy
- Serve with tomato garlic chutney or any other chutney/dip or accompaniment of your choice
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg