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Andhra Style Pongal Rice Recipe

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Description

Pongal rice is a traditional South Indian dish that is commonly prepared for breakfast or lunch. Andhra-style pongal rice is a delicious variation of this dish that is made with rice, lentils, and a variety of spices. This dish is a popular comfort food in Andhra Pradesh and is often served with chutney, sambar, or pickle.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this dish is about 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this dish is about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup split moong dal
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 10-12 curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cashews

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Pan
  • Stove
  • Spatula
  • Bowl

Method

  1. Wash the rice and split moong dal together and soak them in water for about 10 minutes.
  2. Take a pressure cooker and add ghee to it. Heat it on medium flame.
  3. Add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, and curry leaves to the pressure cooker and sauté them for a few seconds.
  4. Add chopped ginger and cashews and sauté for another minute.
  5. Add turmeric powder and salt to the pressure cooker and mix well.
  6. Now, add the soaked rice and lentils to the pressure cooker and mix well.
  7. Add 4 cups of water to the pressure cooker and mix well.
  8. Cover the pressure cooker with a lid and cook for 2-3 whistles on medium flame.
  9. Turn off the flame and let the pressure release on its own.
  10. Open the pressure cooker and mix the pongal rice well.
  11. Andhra-style pongal rice is ready to be served.

Notes

You can add more water if you like your pongal rice to be softer. You can adjust the amount of spices according to your taste.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Potassium: 350mg
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 1g

Recipe Tips

  • You can add vegetables like carrot, beans, or peas to make the dish more nutritious.
  • Make sure to soak the rice and lentils before cooking to ensure they cook evenly.
  • You can use ghee or oil for cooking this dish.
  • For a vegan version of this dish, you can use oil instead of ghee.
  • You can garnish the dish with coriander leaves or grated coconut.

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