Manjal pongal | yellow pongal
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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
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Ingredients
Pressure cook
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp toor dal
1/4 cup rice
1 + 1/4 water
1/4 tsp ghee
to crush
Black Pepper 1/2 tsp
cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Pongal
1/4 cup water
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
Ingredients
Pressure cook
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp toor dal
- 1/4 cup rice
- 1 + 1/4 water
- 1/4 tsp 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 tsp 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