Monday 14 October 2013

Cherupayar/Green Moong Dosa


Green Moong is rich in Vitamin A, B, C and E and also in many minerals including  iron, calcium and potassium. It is a powerful source of vegetarian protein.
It is considered a healthy weight loss food as it is low fat food rich in proteins and fiber. It curbs craving and keeps us full for a long time. It detoxifies the body and benefits the metabolism as well as immune system.
It helps to lower the high cholesterol level in the blood system. Regular intake of Green Moong reduces bad cholesterol and improves the flexibility of arteries and veins.





INGREDIENTS

Cherupayar/ Green Moong  -  1 cup
Green chilly  -  2 nos
Ginger  -  1" piece
Asafoetida
Salt

METHOD

Soak the cherupayar/green moong for about 5 hours and wash it well.
Grind the soaked cherupayar/green moong, green chilly, ginger and salt and make a dosa batter out of it.
Then add one pinch asafoetida and mix it well.
And make dosa.
Serve hot with chutney.

NOTE: You can also add some finely chopped onion, coriander leaves in the dosa batter.



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