Pesarattu for Babies
Description
Pesarattu, a Healthy Dosa, is best way to introduce Green Moong dal to Babies in Baby Led weaning.
Can Green Moong Dal be given to Babies at 6Months+?
Green Moong Dal is a great sourc
e of protein, vitamins and dietary fiber. Green Moong Dal Dosa or Pesarattu is also low in sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol making a very healthy option Babies.
Serving suggestion for Babies:
For babies (6M+) you can cut into long strips that they can pick off their high chair and eat. You can smear any dip/chutney on the pieces before offering.
Green Moong Dal Recipe for Babies
Pesarattu Recipe for BLW, Remember salt is added to babies food until 1 year
How to prepare Green Moong Dal Dosa for Babies?
Baby Led Weaning Pesarattu recipe for Babies
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Rinse whole green moong and soak in water for 8 hours.
Note: you can also sprout the moong for an even healthier version. -
Wash and soak 1 tbsp rice separately.
Alternatively you can also use dry rice flour while grinding. -
Rinse the soaked green moong and rice well. Put the soaked green moong, soaked rice and jeera in a mixie and grind finely by adding a little water.
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Add chopped coriander leaves.
Alternatively you can also grind coriander leaves as part of previous step. -
This batter need not be fermented. You can use it immediately. If not using immediately, store in fridge.
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Heat the tawa. Rub few drops of oil. Spread the batter thickly if making for baby. Add few drops of oil around the dose. Alternatively you can use homemade butter/ ghee.
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Once done flip it over and cook well.
Note
For Adult variation add salt, finely chopped green chillis and grated ginger. Add a little water to the batter for crispy dosas.
