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Add a photoPongal is the most delicious form of Khichdi with lots of peppers, cashwenuts and ghee
Ingredients
- 2 cup white rice
- 1 cup yellow moong dal(split moong dal)
- 2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon asafetida
- 2 teaspoon whole pepper corns
- 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 4-5 curry chopped leaves)
- 4 tablespoons halved cashew nuts
- 4 tablespoons ghee
- 4 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
Directions
- In a pan,roast the moong dal for 10 minutes. Donât over roast it.
- Wash rice.
- Mix rice with moong dal.
- Transfer it to pressure cooker.
- Add 8 cups of water and salt.
- Let it cook for 4 whistles.
- In another pan, heat oil and add pepper corns. Fry it for 2 minutes.
- Now add cumin seeds, asafetida, chopped ginger, pepper powder and curry leaves.
- Mix everything well. Let it fry for 2 mints. Remove from heat and keep it aside.
- In another pan heat ghee.
- Add cashewnuts. Fry till they become brown in color. Keep them aside.
- Once moong dal and rice is cooked, add the roasted spices and ghee.
- Finally add cashewnuts.
- Mix everything and add more ghee for that extra taste and serve hot with any chutney of your choice.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 132g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 628 | |
| Calories from Fat 276 | 44% |
| Total Fat 31.2g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 9.92g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium 195mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 78.49g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 0.59g | 0% |
| Protein 8.32g | 13% |
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