Pongal is a harvest festival of India, mainly celebrated all over Tamil Nadu and
some other parts of South India. The festival is celebrated as a form of
Thanksgiving to God, for all the goodness created by him. Food is an important
part of Pongal and there is a wide range of recipes that are prepared as a part
of the celebration. Salt Pongal is one of those delicacies. It is very simple
and easy to make, with minimal ingredients required. Given below is the recipe
of salt Pongal, detailing the ingredients as well as the method of preparation.
Salt Pongal Recipe
Ingredients
* 2 cup Basmati rice
* 1-1/2 cup Moong Dal
* 2 tsp Ghee
* 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
* 10-12 pieces Cashew Nuts (roasted or fried)
* Salt to taste
* Pepper to taste
Method
* Clean and wash thoroughly the rice and dal. Boil them together in ¼ litre of
water in a deep pan. When cooked, keep them aside.
* In a separate shallow pan, heat the ghee and stir fry cumin seeds and cashew
nuts slightly and separately.
* Add it to the rice and dal. Add salt and pepper and serve hot. |
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