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Sweet Pongal | Sakkarai Pongal

January 14, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 35 Comments

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Sweet Pongal | Chakkarai Pongal | Sakkarai Pongal | Pongal recipe | inipu Pongal | sweet Pongal recipe | pressure cooker sweet Pongal | Pongal recipe is a traditional sweet prepared with rice, moong dal, and jaggery. Healthy sweet is a great after-school snack for kids. Sweet Pongal is widely prepared during Pongal festival/ Sankranti festival, aadi perukku, aadi velli, and for many other Indian festivals,

For me, sweet Pongal is not only a festive sweet but a sweet which I love to eat frequently. There is one rule in our home (well its imposed by me;-)) whenever my Amma cooks Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal should be on the dining table, then only I will eat millet Pongal/ Ven Pongal:-p till date my sister pranks at me, telling this.

Nowadays my son also likes Sakkarai Pongal and it has become one of the frequent sweets at the home. Not only at home, even in the temple I love Sakkarai Pongal. Whenever my Amma goes to any temple she brings prasadam like Sakkarai Pongal home.

My Amma adds little milk to the Pongal, which is my favorite part of Sakkarai Pongal.

Yesterday I was in dilemma whether to cook Pongal with rice/cracked wheat/oats/Quinoa but hubby was suggesting to go traditional (may be he wants to taste rice Pongal:-)) and I also felt the same

 

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Sakkarai Pongal | Sweet Pongal

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Ingredients

  • Raw Rice - 1/2 cup
  • Moong Dal - 1/4 cup
  • Jaggery - 1 + 1/2 cup tightly pressed (Adjust sweetness according to your taste)
  • Milk - 1/4 cup
  • Water - 3 cups
  • Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Ghee - 5 tbsp
  • Cashews and raisin - for taste
  • Salt - a pinch

Instructions

  • Wash rice and dal and soak for at least 30 mins in hot water
  • In a microwave-safe bowl take jaggery and water; microwave for 2 minutes or until the jaggery is melted in water. Let it cool
  • In a pressure cooker take 2 tbsp of ghee and let it gets warm
  • Add cashews and roast them, once when they start changing color
  • furthermore, add raisin and roast both, Transfer it to a small bowl
  • Add soaked dal and rice and sauté in the remaining ghee for a minute
  • Pour water and cook medium flame after the mixture turns frothy mix well and close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 3-4 whistles
  • After the pressure releases naturally mash it well with a ladle
  • Transfer the mixture into a heavy-bottomed pan and add milk; mix well
  • Furthermore, add salt. Strain and add the jaggery syrup and mix well
  • Turn on the stove to medium flame and add 2 tbsp of ghee; mix well and cook
  • Keep mixing and continue cooking for 3 minutes
  • Add cardamom powder and mix well
  • cook for 3 minutes or until Pongal comes together
  • Finally, add the roasted nuts and 1 tbsp of ghee; mix well and turn off the stove. Pongal is ready😊

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Notes

  1. A pinch of Edible camphor can be added for extra taste
  2. Milk is optional for Sakkarai Pongal but it gives a nice taste
  3. Adjust jaggery according to your taste
  4. Instead of rice, oats/cracked wheat/quinoa/Millet can also be used
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Sweet Pongal

Ingredients:

Raw Rice – 1/2 cup

Moong Dal – 1/4 cup

Jaggery – 1 + 1/2 cup, tightly pressed  (Adjust sweetness according to your taste)

Milk –  1/4 cup 

Water – 3 cups 

Cardamom powder – 1/4 tsp

Ghee – 5 tbsp

Cashews and raisin – for taste

Salt – a pinch

Method:

  • Wash rice and dal and soak for at least 30 mins in hot water

  • In a microwave-safe bowl take jaggery and water; microwave for 2 minutes or until the jaggery is melted in water. Let it cool

  • In a pressure cooker take 2 tbsp of ghee and let it gets warm

  • Add cashews and roast them, once when they start changing color

  • furthermore, add raisin and roast both, Transfer it to a small bowl

  • Add soaked dal and rice and sauté in the remaining ghee for a minute

  • Pour water and cook medium flame after the mixture turns frothy mix well and close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 3-4 whistles

  • After the pressure releases naturally mash it well with a ladle

  • Transfer the mixture into a heavy-bottomed pan and add milk; mix well

  • Furthermore, add salt. Strain and add the jaggery syrup and mix well

  • Turn on the stove to medium flame and add 2 tbsp of ghee; mix well and cook

  • Keep mixing and continue cooking for 3 minutes

  • Add cardamom powder and mix well

  • cook for 3 minutes or until Pongal comes together 
  • Finally, add the roasted nuts and 1 tbsp of ghee; mix well and turn off the stove. Pongal is ready😊



 

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  1. apuginthekitchen says

    January 14, 2015 at 18:05

    This is like rice pudding only better I think because of the spices added. I can see why it’s your favorite. Sounds wonderful.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 15:07

      Thanku Suzanne:-) yes Indian Rice pudding

      Reply
  2. HotDish says

    January 14, 2015 at 18:40

    I have never heard of this, but the combination of flavours sounds lovely!

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 15:07

      Thanku:-

      Reply
  3. srividhya says

    January 14, 2015 at 18:44

    Happy Pongal vidya

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 15:08

      Thanku Sri:-)

      Reply
  4. Malar says

    January 14, 2015 at 19:14

    Happy Pongal Vidya 🙂 We always make it with some milk. Looks super yummy 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 15:08

      Thanku Malar:-) happy pongal pa

      Reply
  5. Julie is HostessAtHeart says

    January 14, 2015 at 20:01

    Enjoy your celebration! Your dish looks creamy delicious!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 15:07

      Thanku Julie:-)

      Reply
  6. simplyvegetarian777 says

    January 14, 2015 at 20:03

    Happy pongal vidya. This looks scrumptious

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 15:08

      Thanku Sonal:-)

      Reply
  7. lapetitepaniere says

    January 14, 2015 at 22:42

    Have a wonderful celebration, Vidya 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 15:08

      Thanku Linda:-)

      Reply
  8. apsara says

    January 14, 2015 at 23:25

    Happy pongal, Vidya! Your presentation is beautiful. I love the pressure cooker method.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 15:09

      Thanku Apsara:-) didn’t bring vengala panni so pressure cooker is my only option

      Reply
  9. Chitra Jagadish says

    January 15, 2015 at 16:45

    Happy pongal Vidya… looks super luscious… 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 16:57

      Thanku Dear:-)

      Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 16:58

      Happy pongal to you too:-)

      Reply
  10. Chhapan Bhog says

    January 15, 2015 at 22:26

    Perfect for the festive mood.. Loved the Addition of Saffron… 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 22:31

      Thanku Shikha:-)

      Reply
  11. Charanya says

    January 15, 2015 at 22:30

    Happy Pongal Vidz <3 <3

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 15, 2015 at 22:31

      Happy pongal dear<3

      Reply
      • Charanya says

        January 15, 2015 at 22:34

        I made one. My very first attempt. Sanju said it tasted amazing-cos I added ghee ihis cup but with mine, used coconut oil. Was not the same. Debating if I have to post it/not. What do you say??

        Reply
        • Traditionally Modern Food says

          January 15, 2015 at 22:36

          Pongal with coconut oil, omg u r amazing Charu. I should try. Do post it dear i am sure it will taste heavenly. Now i get a idea, should try coconut milk and coconut oil next time what say:-)

          Reply
          • Charanya says

            January 15, 2015 at 22:41

            Trust me, it’s not the same. It was super creamy though. Oooo.. Sounds yum <3 We should work together on a recipe and post 2 versions on the same time and date <3 Of course, not pongal please

          • Traditionally Modern Food says

            January 16, 2015 at 14:41

            Oh sure dear:-) I would love to do that.. Lets plan

  12. Sadhna Grover says

    January 17, 2015 at 23:43

    Very nice recipe, so tempting pongal, I can imagine the taste.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 19, 2015 at 15:15

      Thanku Sadhna:-)

      Reply
  13. sindhoooo says

    January 21, 2015 at 05:19

    Didn’t know these many varieties of Pongal are prepared traditionally! Thanks a lot for sharing.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      January 21, 2015 at 21:44

      I have to explore few more varieties Sindhu:-) thanku

      Reply

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