Name: Rava Pongal Recipe – South Indian Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2-3 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Rava (Semolina); 1/4 cup Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentils); 1/8 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 cups Water (for cooking dal); 1.5 cups Water (for Pongal); to taste Salt; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 10 Cashew Nuts; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Peppercorns; 1/2 tsp Asafoetida; 2 Green Chillies; 1/2 inch Ginger (finely chopped); few Curry Leaves

Recipe Summary

Learn to make a delicious and wholesome Rava Pongal, a popular South Indian breakfast dish. This recipe combines roasted semolina and moong dal with a flavorful tempering of spices, cashews, and curry leaves, cooked to a perfect consistency.

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Rava (Semolina) 1/2 cup
Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentils) 1/4 cup
Turmeric Powder 1/8 tsp
Water (for cooking dal) 1.5 cups
Water (for Pongal) 1.5 cups
Salt to taste

All Ingredients - For Tempering

Oil 1 tbsp
Ghee 1 tbsp
Cashew Nuts 10
Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
Peppercorns 1 tsp
Asafoetida 1/2 tsp
Green Chillies 2
Ginger (finely chopped) 1/2 inch
Curry Leaves few

⚠ Contains Allergens

nuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Roast Rava

Add 1/2 cup rava to a pan and dry roast it for 2-3 minutes on medium flame until it turns aromatic. Transfer the roasted rava to a bowl and keep it aside.

Step 2: Roast and Cook Moong Dal

In the same pan, add 1/4 cup moong dal and dry roast it for 2 minutes on low flame. Wash the roasted moong dal thoroughly and transfer it to a pressure cooker. Add 1/8 tsp turmeric powder and 1.5 cups of water. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 whistles until the dal is soft and well-cooked.

Step 3: Prepare Tempering

In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp ghee. Add 10 cashew nuts and roast them for a few seconds until lightly golden. Then, add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp peppercorns, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, 2 green chillies, 1/2 inch finely chopped ginger, and a few curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 4: Combine and Cook Pongal

Add 1.5 cups of water and salt to taste to the tempering mixture. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the roasted rava and mix continuously to avoid lumps. Immediately add the cooked moong dal and give it a good mix. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes on low flame until the rava absorbs the water and the Pongal thickens.

Step 5: Serve Rava Pongal

Remove the lid, give the Pongal a final stir. Serve hot with chutney and sambar.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

All Ingredients - For Tempering

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Roast Rava

Step 2: Roast and Cook Moong Dal

Step 3: Prepare Tempering

Step 4: Combine and Cook Pongal

Step 5: Serve Rava Pongal

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