Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet Pongal)
About Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet Pongal)
Sakkarai Pongal (Sweet Pongal) is a sweet festive dish of the South Indians.It is made with rice and moong dal, flavored with cardamoms, dry fruits, and ghee.
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Instructions
- Dry roast the moong dal and rice separately till aromatic but do not brown them. Wash and add them in a pressure cooker. Add water and pressure cook for 8-10 whistles.
- Let the pressure release by itself and mash them.
- off and add the grated jaggery and let it melt completely. Filter it to remove any impurities.
- Once the jaggery is melted switch on the flame and add 2 tbsp of ghee and bring to boil. Add the mash rice and dal to the jaggery. Cook in low medium heat till it is incorporated nicely.
- Add the cardamom powder and mix well and cook for few mins.
- Meanwhile, in a pan add the remaining ghee and fry the cashews first till golden and then add the raisins, give a quick stir and take off the heat.
- Now add half of the fried cashew nuts and raisins to the Pongal, mix well.
- Pour the remaining cashewnuts and raisins on top and serve.
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This is so inspiring! Can’t wait to cook it.
Such a delicious dish! Thank you.