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Melagu (rice) Pongal Recipe

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 Rice pongal is a popular dish of Tamil Nadu. This spicy version with rice, moong dal and peppercorns is traditionally known as Melagu Pongal.


How to make Melagu (rice) Pongal?


  • Cook rice, daal and turmeric in the water, till soft and keep aside.
  • Heat ghee and add the cumin seeds, peppercorns, cashew nuts and curry leaves.
  • Saute till slightly colored.
  • Add heeng, salt and the rice mixture and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Ingredients of Melagu (rice) Pongal

  • 1 Cup Rice (dry-roasted and washed)
  • 1/2 Split moong dal (washed0, roasted
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 5 Cups Water
  • 1/2 Cup Ghee
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds (powdered), roasted
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns (powdered), roasted
  • 2-3 Tbsp Cashew nuts (split)
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1 tsp Asafoetida
  • To taste Salt

Key Ingredients: Rice (dry-roasted and washed), Split moong dal (washed0, Turmeric, Water, Ghee, Cumin seeds (powdered), Black peppercorns (powdered), Cashew nuts (split), Curry leaves, Asafoetida, Salt



 

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