Chackra Pongal / Chakara Pongal
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Rice recipies
Ingredients
- » Long Grain Rice 1 cup
- » Moong Dhal 1/8 cup
- » Milk 1 cup
- » Melted Butter (Ghee) 1/2 to 1 cup
- » Powdered Jaggery (Gur) or Brown Sugar 1 3/4 cup
- » Cardamom Powder 1/2 tsp
- » Raisins 10 no
- » Cashew Nuts (whole) 6 to 8 no
Directions
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Cook rice and moong dal with milk and water until well done.
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Fry cashews and raisins in ghee until golden brown and keep aside.
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Take water and add gur (or brown sugar) and boil it until it dissolves and becomes thick.
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Add cooked rice and dal to gur and keep stirring on low heat until well mixed.
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Add remaining ghee in spoonfuls and continue stirring.
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Add powdered cardamom and mix well.
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Decorate with fried raisins and cashews.
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Serve with a Smile !