Pongal is a authentic recipe in South India. Ven Pongal is also called Katte Pongali, Kattu Pongal, Nei Pongal,Pongal,Ghee Pongal, Milagu Pongal, Khara Pongal, Uppu Pongal,Pappu Pongal,.It is a special breakfast recipe.It is served in a temple as Prasadam.Ven Pongal is Made during Navaratri & Pongal Occasions.
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| Katte Pongali |
Ingredients
Raw rice - 1 cup.
Moongdal - 1/2 cup.
Water - 4 + 1/2 cup.
Salt - as required
For Tempering
Ghee - 3 tbsp.
Cumin Seeds - 2 tsp.
Pepper Corns - 1 + 1/2 tsp.
Pepper Corns - 1 + 1/2 tsp.
ginger - 1 Inch (chopped)
curry leaves - few
Cashews - 10.
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| Ven Pongal |
Method
- Wash the rice & Moongdal together ,then add water, & salt, then pressure cook it for 5 whistles.
- Heat the Ghee in a kadai,add cashews when it turns slightly golden brown colour, add cumin,pepper corns,curry leaves,ginger saute for few seconds till you get nice aroma.
- Then add this tempering to Cooked Pongal.
- Stir well and Serve hot.
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- It goes very well with Sesame Pachadi, Sambar, & coconut chutney.
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| Khara Pongal |
Note
You can also used crushed cumin & Pepper corns to Pongal
You can also used crushed cumin & Pepper corns to Pongal
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