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Savory Pongal

Name: Savory Pongal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 adag
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 0,5 csésze rice rinsed; 0,25 csésze moong dal rinsed; 3,5 csésze water; 0,75 tk. salt; 2 ek. ghee; 10 db cashew halved; 1 tk. black peppercorn crushed; 0,5 tk. cumin seed; 0,5 ek. ginger grated; 8 db curry leaf; 0,25 tk. asafoetida (opcionális)

This comforting and nutritious South Indian breakfast dish features rice and lentils cooked together with aromatic spices. It's a wholesome and satisfying way to start your day, often enjoyed with chutney or sambar.

Forkin eredeti receptje

Teljes idő: 35 p
Adag: 4
Nehézség: Könnyű

VegetáriánusGluténmentes

Allergéninformáció: a következőket tartalmazhatja: tej, diófélék és csonthéjasok. Allergia esetén mindig ellenőrizd a hozzávalók csomagolását.

Előkészítés

Hozzávalók

0,5 csészerice, rinsed
0,25 csészemoong dal, rinsed
3,5 csészewater
0,75 tk.salt

tempering

2 ek.ghee
10 dbcashew, halved
1 tk.black peppercorn, crushed
0,5 tk.cumin seed
0,5 ek.ginger, grated
8 dbcurry leaf
0,25 tk.asafoetida(opcionális)

Eszközök

pressure cooker · small pan · spoon

Elkészítés

Lépésről lépésre

1
Combine the rice and moong dal in a pressure cooker with water and salt.
A szakács megjegyzése: Ensure both rice and dal are thoroughly rinsed before cooking.
2
Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles on medium heat, then allow the pressure to release naturally.
Körülbelül 15 p
A szakács megjegyzése: The cooking time may vary slightly based on your pressure cooker.
3
While the pongal is cooking, prepare the tempering.
4
Heat the ghee in a small pan over medium heat.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: For a vegan version, use a neutral oil or vegan butter substitute instead of ghee.
5
Add the cashews and fry until they turn light golden brown, then remove them and set aside.
Körülbelül 2 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Watch the cashews carefully as they can burn quickly.
6
In the same pan, add the crushed black peppercorns and cumin seeds.
7
Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant, then add the grated ginger and curry leaves.
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A szakács megjegyzése: Be careful as the curry leaves might splutter.
8
Stir in the asafoetida, if using, and cook for another 30 seconds.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Asafoetida adds a distinct savory flavor but is optional.
9
Once the pressure is released from the cooker, open it and gently mash the pongal to a creamy consistency.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Add a splash of hot water if the pongal is too thick for your liking.
10
Pour the prepared tempering over the pongal and mix well.
11
Garnish with the fried cashews.
12
Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

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Tárolás

Store leftover pongal in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Újramelegítés

Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a little water to loosen if needed.