Varagu Arisi Pongal

Varagu Arisi Pongal/ Kodo Millet Pongal 

Varagu Arisi/ Kodo millet Pongal is an excellent recipe which can be made for breakfast/ during Tiffin. 

Ingredients:

Kodo millet- 1 cup

Moong dal- 1 cup

Cashews- few

Crushed Pepper- 1/2 tsp

Crushed cumin - 1/2 tsp

Ghee - 2 tablespoons 

Curry leaves few

Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste 

Method:

# Wash and soak kodo millet for 2-3 hrs.

# Wash Moong dal well.

# Mix Moong dal and soaked millet add 2.5 cups of water and Pressure cook for 3-4 whisles.

# Once pressure is released mash the Pongal well. Add Salt and Asafoetida and give a good stir.

# Heat a pan add ghee add cashews, crushed pepper, crushed cumin. Let the Cashews change its colour add to the Pongal and mix well. Add curry leaves and mix.

Pongal is ready to serve.

Please do try and provide your comments.

Thank you!