Kuthiraivali Pongal | Udalu Katte Pongali |Barnyard Millet Pongal
This is a recipe for Kuthiraivali Pongal (aka Udalu Katte Pongali or Barnyard Millet Pongal) that is nutritious and delicious.
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.