KODO MILLET PONGAL
Kodo Millet Pongal is a healthier, delicious way to enjoy pongal. Also known as Varagu Arisi Pongal, it is a great way to include healthy millets in your diet. This pongal is so easy to make. Hubby and I usually enjoy it as an evening light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kodo millet
- ¼ cup moong dal
- 3 cups water
- ¼ cup fresh coconut grated
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp green chili paste
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
FOR TEMPERING| VAGHAR
- 1 tbsp olive oil/ghee
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 8-10 cashew nuts cut into pieces
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 6-8 pepper corns
- 1/8 tsp asafoetida
Instructions
- Wash lentil and kodo millet together in water. Wash and drain out the water about 3-4 times.
- Add the measured water and let it soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the mixture with the water into a pressure cooker.
- Add turmeric powder, salt, coconut, ginger and chili pastes.
- Close the lid of the pressure cooker, put it on medium heat.
- Let the pongal cook for 2-3 whistles. Turn off the heat. When the pressure from the cooker becomes less open the lid.
PREPARE THE TEMPERING | VAGHAR
- Heat oil or ghee in a small pan over low heat.
- When it becomes hot add peppercorns, cumin seeds, cashew nuts and curry leaves.
- Stir the mixture for 30 seconds. Add asafoetida. Mix well.
- Pour the tempering over the kodo millet pongal.
- Mix well and serve.
- Can serve it with sambar, gostu, chutney or plain yogurt.
Notes
Add more or less water according to the consistency of the pongal you like.
Adjust the ratio of millet to moong dal according to your preference.
Add the flavors and spices to make it tasty.
For vegan option don't use ghee.
Adjust the ratio of millet to moong dal according to your preference.
Add the flavors and spices to make it tasty.
For vegan option don't use ghee.