Khara Pongal
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Rice recipies
Ingredients
- » Moong Daal 1 cup
- » Rice 1 cup
- » Cashewnuts 10-12 no
- » Cumin Seeds, Pepper Powder 1 tsp each
- » Chopped Green Chilli 3-4 no (depending on size and taste)
- » Dry Coconut Flakes 2 tbsp
- » Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
- » Salt to taste
- » Water 3 to 3 1/2 cups
Directions
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Take a cooker and heat two tbsp of oil in it.
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Wash moong daal and the rice and keep it separately.
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Roast cashew in the oil and keep aside.
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Now, add mustard seeds and cummin seeds.
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When the mustard seeds start to crackle, add green chilli and fry for a few seconds.
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Now, add the moong daal and fry for a minute.
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Add water and the washed rice.
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Also add coconut, salt and turmeric powder.
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Close the cooker and allow it to whistle thrice.
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. After the cooker cools down, add the pepper powder, cashews and chopped cilantro leaves.
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Note: You can use ghee instead of oil. Ghee gives a better taste.