Thandukkeerai Pesarattu

Ingredients:

• 1 cup moong dal (green gram)

• 1 cup thandukkeerai (greens), chopped

• 2-3 green chilies

• 1-inch ginger piece

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• Salt to taste

• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Soak the Dal: Soak moong dal in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.

2. Grind the Batter:

   • Drain the soaked dal and transfer it to a blender.

   • Add chopped thandukkeerai, green chilies, ginger, cumin seeds, and salt.

   • Grind into a smooth batter using a little water. The consistency should be similar to dosa batter.

3. Make Pesarattu:

   • Heat a tawa (griddle) and grease it with oil.

   • Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it evenly into a thin round shape.

   • Drizzle oil around the edges and let it cook until golden brown.

   • Flip and cook the other side for a minute.

4. Serve: Serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato chutney.