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Kuthiraivali Pongal | Udalu Katte Pongali |Barnyard Millet Pongal
Aruna
This is a recipe for Kuthiraivali Pongal (aka Udalu Katte Pongali or Barnyard Millet Pongal) that is nutritious and delicious.
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Course
Mains
Cuisine
Indian
Ingredients
1
Cup
Kuthiraivali, Udalu or Barnyard Millet
1/2
Cup
Moong Dal, Pasi Paruppu, Pesara Pappu
2 or 3
Green Chillies
1
tsp
Grated Ginger
10 to 14
Black Pepper Corns
1
tsp
Cumin
1
tbsp
Ghee
A Few Curry Leaves
Salt to Taste
Instructions
Dry roast the Moong dal till it starts to change colour.
Add the barnyard millet and roast for 2 or 3 minutes.
Soak the roasted dal+millet mixture in 4 cups water for about 15 minutes.
Millets need a lot of water and time to cook. Soaking helps with that.
Pressure cook the dal+millet mixture for a good 6 to 8 whistles.
Or
Cook covered on open flame till done.
Add salt and using a heavy ladle mix and mash the mix a bit.
Set aside.
Crush the pepper corns.
In a pan, heat the ghee.
Add cumin seeds and wait till they splutter.
Add the slit green chillies, pepper, and curry leaves.
Saute for a minute or so.
Add the tempering to the Pongal.
Serve warm Kuthiraivali Pongal (Udalu Katte Pongali or Barnyard Millet Pongal) with Coconut Chutney or Sambar.
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