Here is the whole moong dosa recipe which is very easy, delicious and nutritious.
Green moong, whole green gram, green gram or cherupayar is one of the best vegetarian super foods that has been applauded for its amazing health benefits.
Whole Moong dosa or pesarattu is vegan as well as gluten free. I market this dosa as 'green dosa' to my kids and they do like this dosa variety a lot.
Health benefits of green moong dosa:
- Rich in Vitamins A, B, C and E
- Good source of iron and magnesium
- Powerful source of lean vegetarian protein
- Anti-cancerous
- Boosts Immunity
We will be also using a good amount of coriander leaves for this recipe which increases the nutrients and fiber content. It also gives the dosa a very nice shade of green.
This moong sprouts dosa can be served to toddlers and kids as breakfast / dinner item. One can also serve it to babies above 10 months.
Whole moong dosa recipe - preparation method:
Soak moong beans overnight or 4 to 6 hours. Grind drained moong, ginger and coriander leaves with water to a fine batter.
Add cumin powder, hing, salt and rice flour. Mix well.
Heat dosa tawa with ghee and pour a ladle of dosa batter. Once browned on one side, flip to cook the other side. Serve with coconut chutney, ground nut chutney or sauce of our choice.
You can also add green chillies or pepper powder as per your child's preference.
Serving suggestions:
Whole green moong dosas go well with vegetable curry, chutney or sauce of your choice. I have served it with groundnut chutney and tomato sauce.
You can also refer to the 5 chutney recipes for toddlers and kids.
Variations:- You can also soak rice along with the green moong and grind them together in the morning
- Grated veggies like carrot can be added to increase the nutritional content
- Green chillies or black pepper can be added at the time of grinding the moong dal
You can also try the cabbage dosa recipe for toddlers and kids. Whole green gram sundall is another recipe for kids you can try at home.
Do try this simple yet flavorful whole moong dosa recipe and share your feedback in the comments section. You can also share the recipe with your near and dear ones.
