Ghee Pongal

Pongal

Pongal is one of the tasty menus of South Indian Breakfast. It can be prepared quickly and it’s a healthy food as it gives high energy for the start of the day. Pongal is generally served hot and main side dishes are Sambar, Coconut Chutney and Tomato Chutney.

Ingredients:

• Raw rice - 1cup


• Moong dal - ½ cup


• Oil - 4 tsp


• Ghee - 3 tsp


• Pepper - 8 to 10


• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp


• Cashew - 6 to 8


• Asafetida powder a pinch


• Curry & Coriander leaves


• Salt to taste

Preparing method:

1. Mix rice and moongdal and wash it. Soak it for about 10 minutes.


2. Add 4 cups of water, salt and pressure cook it, until it’s boiled well.


3. Heat oil and ghee, add pepper, cumin seeds, cashew, asafetida powder, curry leaves and fry them until the cashew turns to golden brown colour.


4. Add the above to Pongal and mix them well


5. Garnish with coriander leaves.


6. Serve hot with Sambar and Chutney.