ghee pongal with YES pongal raw rice

The rich taste and aroma of desi ghee elevates the simple Pongal to a delightful dish. Try this recipe that uses nuts and spices along with ghee and YES Sona Pongal Rice to make a winning Pongal dish that can be served on any occasion!

Ingredients: 1 cup of YES Sona Pongal Rice, 1/4 cup Moong dal, Cashewnuts (2tbsp), Raisins (2-3 tbsp), Cardamom (4), Ghee (1/4 cup), Water (1/4 cup), Additional ghee (to make jaggery syrup).

 

Methods:

STEP 1:

• Dry roast dal.
• Dry roast rice separately.

STEP 2:

• Pressure together with 2 cups water.
• Mash well once cooked.

STEP 3:

• Peel & grind cardamom.
• Keep aside.

STEP 4:

• Heat water.
• Add jaggery.r
• Once it dissolves, strain to remove impurities.
• Boil it with ghee on medium flame.

STEP 5:

• Add mashed rice/dal mixture.
• Cook for a while for the mixture to blend well.
• Add cardamom powder.

STEP 6:

• Fry cashews in a tsp of ghee.
• Fry raisins with the remaining ghee.
• Add both the rice/dal mixture.
• Transfer to a serving bowl.