Pesarattu - Andhra Breakfast | Moong Dal Crepe Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Pachai Payaru | Whole green grams, soaked for at least 6 hrs or overnight
- 1/4 Cup Rice flour (2) (optional)
- 3 no's Green chillies
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Ginger
- Salt to taste
- Oil for drizzling over
- 1/2 Cup Onions finely chopped (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 122g | |
| Calories 182 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.72g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.21g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 181mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 40.36g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 3.29g | 2% |
| Protein 3.35g | 5% |
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