Healthy Corn Rava Pongal Recipe (No Ghee)
40 minutes
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About Healthy Corn Rava Pongal Recipe (No Ghee)
Start your day with a healthy and delicious twist on traditional Pongal! This Corn Rava Pongal recipe is a light, flavorful, and diet-friendly breakfast option, perfect for those watching their calorie intake. Made without ghee, it retains all the wonderful textures and tastes you love.This recipe uses corn rava (semolina) and moong dal for a hearty yet surprisingly light breakfast. The subtle sweetness of the corn rava combines beautifully with the savory spices, creating a balanced and satisfying meal.Prepare this easy-to-make recipe in under 30 minutes and enjoy a guilt-free, nutritious start to your day. Serve it hot with your favorite chutney and sambar for a complete South Indian breakfast experience.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Total40 minutes
Ingredients
Liquid
- 3.5 cup Water
Oils & Spices
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Gingelly Oil sesame oil
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tbsp Peppercorns
- 1 tsp Pepper black, crushed
Other Ingredients
- 1 Chili finely chopped, green
- 3 sprigs Curry Leaves
- 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Dal and Rava
- Wash the corn rava and moong dal thoroughly. Pressure cook them together with 3 cups of water for 5-6 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
Prepare the Tempering
- Heat olive oil and gingelly oil in a small pan. Add cumin seeds, peppercorns, green chili, ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for 30 seconds on low heat until fragrant. Set aside.
Combine and Finish
- Once the pressure is released, carefully open the cooker and mash the cooked dal and rava mixture well using a potato masher or fork. Add the prepared tempering and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Add Remaining Water
- Bring ½ cup of water to a boil. Pour the boiling water into the pongal and stir gently to combine. This will help maintain the texture and prevent the pongal from becoming hard.
Serve
- Serve your delicious and healthy Corn Rava Pongal hot. Garnish with fresh curry leaves (optional). Enjoy with chutney and sambar.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Perfect Corn Rava Pongal
- For a smoother pongal, you can blend the cooked dal and rava mixture briefly in a blender before adding the tempering.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of turmeric powder along with the tempering.
- Leftover pongal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated for a quick and easy breakfast.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 22gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 189mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 278IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 6mg
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This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
I’m excited to try this recipe!
I’m loving this recipe already!