Here is how to make Rava Pongal recipe in 30 minutes. Step by Step instructions included.
As the Indian festival of Pongal is just around the corner, I have got you, a low fat, low calorie variation of this delicious Savory dish - RAVA PONGAL. Flavours in this Sooji Pongal dish is just as the Ven Pongal - so you got to check this recipe out below!!
WHAT IS PONGAL?
PONGAL is a 4 days long harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. This festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year, dedicated to the Sun God. The festival of Makar Sankranti, also falls on the same day as Pongal and is celebrated across India. Ven Pongal and Sakkarai Pongal are the prepared for this festival as an offering to God. Ven Pongal is savory dish made with Rice and Lentils. Sakkarai Pongal is a sweet dish made with Rice, lentils and jaggery.
INDIAN BREAKFAST RECIPES TO TRY
Instant Oats Idli Green Gram Lentil Waffle Ven Pongal
YOU MIGHT LOVE TO TRY CHUTNEY RECIPES TO ACCOMPANY SOOJI PONGAL
Onion Tomato Chutney Coconut Chutney Red Pepper Chutney
HANDY TIPS TO MAKE PONGAL Recipe
Semolina and Moong Dal can be dry roasted and stored in advance for quicker preparation. This breakfast recipe is best enjoyed fresh, so its ideal to gather all the ingredients and make it for breakfast. Well, why just breakfast, this low calorie meal is a such a wholesome dish. It can be enjoyed over any meal through out the day. Remember to use Ghee or combination of ghee+ oil for cooking Pongal. It does enhance the flavor of the dish. Detailed Step by Step recipe with images right below after the recipe.
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HOW TO MAKE RAVA PONGAL STEP BY STEP
Dry Roast the Moong Dal and set it aside. Wash the Moong Dal. Add 1 Cup of water to the Moong Dal and pressure cook for 10 minutes or until it is done.
Dry Roast Semolina / Rava and set it aside. Remember not to brown it . Heat Oil + Ghee in a pan. Add Cashewnuts and fry in low flame until they are slightly browned. Add cumin, black pepper, asafoetida, ginger, curry leaves, green chilli and allow the cumin to crackle.
Add Hot Water, followed by Semolina and stir until well combined. Gradually add the Moong Dal ( lentil ) to the cooked semolina and simmer to cook for 2 minutes. When the semolina and moong dal are well combined, turn off the flame.
Serve the prepared Rava Pongal with Coconut Chutney and serve. If you would like, you can temper again with ghee.
