About
Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish made with rice and lentils. It is usually served as a breakfast dish along with chutney, sambar or curd. Pongal is typically flavored with spices such as cumin, black pepper, ginger, and curry leaves. Its a well balanced one pot meal that is rich in protein and fiber.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
2.8
Fats
17.9
Carbs
2.3
Fibre
0.8
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Recipe
Ingredients
raw rice
1 cup
moong dal
1/2 cup
cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
ghee
1 teaspoon
oil
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon
urad dal
1/2 teaspoon
asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon
garam masala
1/4 teaspoon
jaggery
1/4 teaspoon
water
2 cups
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the rice and moong dal together for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker.
Step 3:
Add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and turmeric powder.
Step 4:
Add the soaked rice and dal and stir for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add the red chilli powder, garam masala, jaggery, and salt.
Step 6:
Add 2 cups of water and stir.
Step 7:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
Step 8:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the pongal with a spoon.
Step 9:
Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
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