Kothamalli pongal

When i made this pongal for the first time it turned out to be a biggest hit. Tastes good esp. When paired with coconut chutney. Rice can be substituted with millets.





Ingredients:
Raw rice - 1 cup
Moong dal - 1/2 cup
Jeera- 1 tsp
Pepper - 1 tsp
Salt
Ginger - 1 "
Water - 6 cups

Grind:
Coriander leaves - 1/2 bunch
Ginger - 1"
Green chillies - 2
Water - for grinding.

Tempering:
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Curry leaves- 1 sprig
Cashews - 1 handful

Directions:

1. Dry roast rice and moong dal.

2.  Grind the ingredients given under ' To grind '.
4. Take a pressure cooker  or a pan. Add the ground paste, 6 cups of water, grated ginger,  jeera,  salt to the rice mixture.

5. Pressure cook for 5 whistles. 

6. Allow the Pressure to settle down.

7. Add the tempering. 

8. Mix well and serve with coconut chutney.





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