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pesara punukulu

pesara punukulu | pesara punugulu recipe

pesara punukulu- These are deep fried fritters that are tasty.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.

© Swasthi's Recipes

Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 1 cup green gram or moong dal (pesara pappu)
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • 2 to 4 green chilies
  • 1 Fistful coriander leaves chopped finely or curry leaves chopped
  • 1 onion , large , chopped small
  • Salt to taste

How to make the recipe

  • Wash and soak green gram for at least 4 to 6 hrs. If using pesara pappu just soak for one hour.
  • Drain the water and grind it to a smooth batter with salt and very little water, as little as 1 to 2 tbsps. The batter must be thick, thicker than the pesarratu consistency. Refer the pic, if the batter is runny, it will absorb oil.
  • Add chili, onions, cumin, leaves and adjust the salt. Mix well
  • Heat oil, reduce the flame to medium, wait for a min, take small portions of this batter, make balls and drop them in the oil. Be careful they tend to get burnt faster and the inner part remains uncooked, so do not drop in very hot oil.
  • Keep stirring and fry till golden and evenly fried.
  • Make small batches and fry till your entire batter finishes.

NUTRITION (estimation only)

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 16g | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 5mg