Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

2-3 People

Calories / Serving

~380 kcal
Recipe by she cooks on YouTube
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Rava Pongal Recipe – South Indian Style

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

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

All Ingredients - For Tempering

  1. Oil 1 tbsp
  2. Ghee 1 tbsp
  3. Cashew Nuts 10
  4. Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
  5. Peppercorns 1 tsp
  6. Asafoetida 1/2 tsp
  7. Green Chillies 2
  8. Ginger (finely chopped) 1/2 inch
  9. Curry Leaves few

⚠ Contains Allergens

nuts

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Roast Rava

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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