Pesarattu for Babies
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
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How to serve Green Moong Dal Dosa for Babies?[/caption]
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.
- 1 cup Green Moong Dal
- 1 tbsp Raw Rice
- 1 tsp Jeera
- 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves
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.
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.
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.
Once done flip it over and cook well.
For Adult variation add salt, finely chopped green chillis and grated ginger. Add a little water to the batter for crispy dosas.