VARAGU RICE / KODO MILLET PONGAL

 VARAGU RICE / KODO MILLET PONGAL 

INGREDIENTS 

Kodo Millet - 1 cup

Moong Dal - 1/4 cup

Grated Ginger - 1/2 Tsp

Water - 2 1/2 cup

Ghee - 1 Tsp

Salt - To Taste

INGREDIENTS TO TEMPER

Crushed Peppercorns - 1/2 Tbsp

Crushed Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp

Asafoetida - 1/4 Tsp 

Cashews - 15

Grated Ginger - 1 Tsp

Curry Leaves - 1 Sprig

Ghee - 3 Tbsp 

Heat ghee in a pan

Add cashews fry and set aside 

Add remaining ingredients 

Once they splutter pour over the pongal

Add fried cashews and mix

METHOD

Roast moong dal until aromatic and golden 

Wash kodo millet well and set aside

Add kodo millet dry roasted dal and salt to a pressure cooker 

Add ghee and salt to taste

Mix well and pressure cook until soft

Pour tempered ingredients and cashews 

Serve hot with Sambar and Chutney 

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