G- Gunta Pongadalu

Gunta Pongadalu is an Andhra Dish which is normally served as a breakfast or evening Snack.

The batter is not fried so it's a pretty healthy dish too. 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Batter Soaking & Fermentation Time: 8 hours 

Cook Time: 7-8 minutes per batch 

Serves : 5-6

Ingredients:

For Batter:

Minappappu/Urad Dal : 1 cup

Parboiled Rice : 2 cups

For Pongadalu:

Batter : All of the fermented batter

Green Chilies: 10-12 chopped 

Ginger: 3" piece chopped finely 

Jeera/Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon 

Salt to taste 

Method:

Wash and soak rice and dal with double the water in a large bowl for at least 4 hours.

Grind them into a fine paste adding water as needed like dosa batter. The batter should be smooth but still thick.

Let it ferment for 4-5 hours.

Take out the batter, mix all the ingredients listed for Pongadalu and mix well. Add 1/4 cup of water if needed.

Take the Pongadalu pan, put a drop of oil in each one. Put the pan on top of the stove, add the batter to the pan.

Close lid and cook for 4 minutes. Take the lid off and turn the Pongadalu. Cook for 3-4 minutes. 

Serve hot with mango pickle or coconut chutney.

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