Search for a recipe

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Traditionally Modern Food
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipe Index
    • About
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Manjal pongal | yellow pongal

    July 18, 2023 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

    31 shares
    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe

    Manjal pongal | yellow pongal | aadi sevvai manja pongal | Aadi chevvai pongal | aadi maasam naivedyam | aadichevai special Pongal | turmeric pongal | Kovil Ven Pongal | kovil Pongal | Tamilnadu temple style Ven Pongal | Pongal in the pressure cooker recipe with step-by-step pictures and video recipe. Check out manja Pongal  recipe and If you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel

     

    Manjal  pongal  is popular neividhyam /  temple prasadam. It is mostly prepared on aadi chevvai . freshly crushed pepper and cumin give an aromatic flavor to toor dal-based ghee Pongal. 

    KOVIL manja PONGAL

    Pongal is a traditional South Indian savory recipe. Unique ingredients and cooking style make Pongal taste divine. pressure cooker khara Pongal with turmeric powder and toor dal is so easy and flavorful. Perfect for the aadi month, varalakshmi viratham, Pongal festival, navaratri, etc.

    RICE TO DAL RATIO FOR ghee PONGAL RECIPE

    Every family has its own ratio of Rice and dal for Pongal. For temple-style  Pongal I would recommend a 4:1 ratio of rice and dal. I used some masoori rice but you can also use raw rice. Avoid idli rice

    Can i use moong dal?

    For turmeric pongal, toor dal is traditionally used you can use moong dal according to your taste.

    DO I NEED THIS MUCH WATER FOR THE ven PONGAL?

    The amount of water totally depends on the variety of rice you use and also the consistency you prefer.  adjust water accordingly.

    ghee FOR PONGAL

    I prefer ghee but you can use coconut or sesame oil according to your taste. For vegan khara Pongal, you can add vegan butter but the flavor might vary.

    Instant pot KOVIL PONGAL

    Cook Pongal in “Rice “ mode. Based on the rice and dal quantity, time will automatically change. 

    WHAT TASTES BEST WITH PONGAL

    Manja pongal is traditionally served with thalagam,  arisi vadam . You can also serve it  with gotsu, Sambar, chutney varieties, and onion, tomato thokku

    Pongal recipes | bhogi recipes | kannum Pongal recipes

    INSTANT POT RECIPES 

    Pongal varieties

    Aadi recipes

    varalakshmi vratham

    Ingredients

    Pressure cook

    1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

    1 toor dal

    1/4 cup rice

    1 + 1/4 water 

    1/4 teaspoon ghee

    to crush

    Black Pepper 1/2 tsp

    cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

    Pongal

    1/4 cup water

    Required salt

    Temper

    1/2 tbsp  ghee

    5 cashews

    few curry leaves

     asafoetida

    1/4 teaspoon ginger or ginger powder

    How to make manja Ven Pongal with step-by-step pictures

    • First, wash rice and toor dal

    • Transfer to the cooker

    • furthermore add water, turmeric powder, and sesame oil

    • pressure cook for 5 whistles and simmer for 1 minute; do natural pressure release

    • add required salt; mix well

    • furthermore, add water;  Mix and Mash well

    • crush pepper and cumin in mortar & pestle to your desired texture

    • Add ghee to a pan and heat

    • When ghee turns hot add cashews and curry leaves; mix well and roast

    • cashew starts to change color add crushed pepper cumin and ginger

    • Mix well and cook till cashews turn golden brown
    • Turn off the stove
    • Add asafoetida and mix well

    • Transfer to the Pongal

    Manjal Pongal

    aadi chevvai special
    No ratings yet
    Print Pin Comment

    Ingredients

    Pressure cook

    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 toor dal
    • 1/4 cup rice
    • 1 + 1/4 water
    • 1/4 teaspoon ghee

    to crush

    • Black Pepper 1/2 tsp
    • cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

    Pongal

    • 1/4 cup water
    • Required salt

    Temper

    • 1/2 tablespoon ghee
    • 5 cashews
    • few curry leaves
    • asafoetida
    • 1/4 teaspoon ginger or ginger powder

    Instructions

    • First, wash rice and toor dal
    • Transfer to the cooker
    • furthermore add water, turmeric powder, and sesame oil
    • pressure cook for 5 whistles and simmer for 1 minute; do natural pressure release
    • add required salt; mix well
    • furthermore, add water;  Mix and Mash well
    • crush pepper and cumin in mortar & pestle to your desired texture
    • Add ghee to a pan and heat
    • When ghee turns hot add cashews and curry leaves; mix well and roast
    • cashew starts to change color add crushed pepper cumin and ginger
    • Mix well and cook till cashews turn golden brown
    • Turn off the stove
    • Add asafoetida and mix well
    • Transfer to the Pongal

    Video

    Subscribe to my YouTube channelCheck out Traditionally Modern Food!
    Tried this recipe?Mention @traditionallymodernfood or tag #traditionallymodernfood!

    « Mango lassi | Indian Mango drink
    Manga Rasam | Raw Mango rasam »

    Categories

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Vidya's portrait in a circle

    Hi, I am Vidya Srinivasan. Thanks for visiting my page.

    Discover traditional Indian recipes with a modern twist - Indian vegetarian recipes, South Indian recipes, and simply the best Indian recipes you can find online. Sign up to stay tuned for my updates!

    More about me →

    Let's Connect

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Mail
    • Pinterest
    • RSS Feed
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Sign Up

    Sign up to my Newsletter and receive my new recipes straight into your e-mail box!

    Featured on Google for Publishers

    click on the image to read more

    Hot beverages recipes

    • Hot Apple Cider | Spiced Apple cider
    • Kashayam | Herbal tea
    • Kashmiri Chai | Pink tea | noon tea
    • Ragi Malt | Ragi porridge | Ragi Kanji

    See more hot beverages recipes

    See More →

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Shortcuts

    • About Vidya
    • Privacy Policy

    Traditionally Modern Food retina mobile menu logo
    • Sign up for my recipe updates!

    Let's Connect

    • Mail
    • Facebook
    • Instagram

    Copyright © 2021 • Traditionally Modern Food

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required