Egg Pesarattu with Tomato Pachadi
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Rinse the soaked green gram and blend with ginger, green chilies, cumin seeds, and a little water to a smooth batter; add salt and let rest 5 minutes.
- 2
Heat a non‑stick skillet, brush lightly with oil, pour a ladle of batter and spread thinly to form a dosa.
- 3
Crack an egg over the dosa, spread gently, and cook until the egg sets, then flip and cook another minute; repeat for second dosa.
- 4
For the pachadi, heat oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves; when they splutter add tomatoes, green chili, turmeric, and salt; cook until tomatoes soften.
- 5
Mash the cooked tomatoes lightly, add low‑glycemic sweetener if using, and simmer 2 minutes; turn off heat.
- 6
Serve the egg pesarattu hot with tomato pachadi.
*Pro Tips
- 1
Use sprouted moong instead of plain soaked moong to lower glycemic index
- 2
Cook the dosa on medium heat to avoid excess oil absorption
- 3
Serve with a side of fresh cucumber slices for extra fiber
Why It's Diabetic-Friendly
Egg provides high‑quality protein and reduces post‑meal glucose spikes; moong dal is low‑GI and high in fiber; using minimal oil and a tomato‑based pachadi adds antioxidants without added carbs; the recipe yields ~30 g carbs per serving, suitable for diabetic meal planning
⚠️ This recipe is AI-generated and screened for general diabetic suitability. It is not medical advice and has not been individually reviewed by a clinician. Ingredient choices and portion sizes affect blood glucose differently for each person — confirm with your doctor or registered dietitian before relying on it, especially if you take insulin or other glucose-lowering medication.
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