Tirupati Pongal | Malahora | Marichi Annam

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Delicious South Indian Pongal served on a traditional plate, perfect for festive occasions and break.

Ghee pepper pongal  is popular temple prasadam. freshly crushed pepper gives an aromatic flavor to ghee Pongal. 

Tirupathi parasadam PONGAL

Pongal is a traditional South Indian savory recipe. Unique ingredients and cooking style make Pongal taste divine. pressure cooker khara Pongal is so easy and flavorful. Perfect for the Pongal festival, navaratri, etc.

Should I add dal

For Balaji temple prasadam moong dal is not added. if you are making homestyle milagu pongal add dal according to your taste

Can I skip soaking rice?

It is optional but I highly recommend it as it gives perfectly mushy Malahora

DO I NEED THIS MUCH WATER FOR THE ven PONGAL?

The amount of water depends on the variety of rice you use and also the consistency you prefer.  adjust water accordingly. The measurement I gave yielded the pongal just like temple naiveidyam

Pongal, a traditional South Indian rice and lentil dish, served during Tirupati Pongal celebrations.

DO I NEED THIS MUCH ghee FOR PONGAL?

FOr flavorful kovil prasadam we need to add the mentioned quantity of ghee. altering the amount might alter the taste

CAN I USE butter INSTEAD OF ghee?

Yes, you can use butter. For vegan Pongal, replace ghee with oil or vegan butter.

Instant pot KOVIL milagu Ven PONGAL

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

WHAT TASTES BEST WITH PONGAL

Pongal tastes best with gotsu, Sambar, chutney varieties and onion, tomato thokku,

Pongal recipes | bhogi recipes | kannum Pongal recipes

Pressure cooker recipe

Pongal varieties

Delicious Tirupati Pongal served on a green plate, highlighting traditional South Indian festive cui.

Ingredients

Pressure cook

1/2 cup rice

2 cups water 

1/2 tsp rock salt

to crush

4 grams Black Pepper 

Pongal

1/4 tsp rock salt

1/4 cup hot water

Temper

3 tbsp  ghee

1 tsp asafoetida

Traditional Pongal served on a wooden plate with festive decorations in the background.

How to make Tirupati Pongal with step-by-step pictures

  • First, wash and soak rice with enough hot water for 1 hour

  • crush pepper  in mortar & pestle to your desired texture

A traditional stone mortar and pestle used for grinding spices for Tirupati Pongal.

Grinding rice and spices in a traditional stone mortar for Pongal dish.

  • Add rice, water, and salt; pressure cook for 5 whistles and simmer for 1 minute; do natural pressure release

Boiling rice and water for traditional Tirupati Pongal dish.

Cooking traditional Pongal rice dish with ingredients in a stainless steel pot.

Traditional pressure cooker used for making Tirupati Pongal and Malahora dishes.

Traditional stainless steel Pongal cooking pot for authentic South Indian dish preparation.

  • Mash well when the rice is hot

Steaming hot Pongal rice dish in a traditional steel vessel.

  • Furthermore, add water and  salt; mix well

Traditional Pongal dish being prepared with rock salt for authentic flavor.

Preparing traditional Pongal with rice and water for authentic South Indian breakfast.

  • Add ghee to a pan and heat

Pouring melted ghee into a pan for traditional Pongal dish.

  • When ghee turns hot add asafoetida; mix well till ghee turns frothy

Ghee melting in a pan, ready for traditional cooking.

Preparing traditional Pongal with rice, water, and spices in a kitchen pan.

Creamy Pongal being stirred in a pan, showcasing traditional Tamil Nadu dish preparation for Tirupat.

  • Turn off the stove
  • Finally, add pepper and mix well

  • Transfer to the Pongal and mix well

Traditional Tirupati Pongal being prepared with rice, milk, and ghee for a festive meal.

Preparing creamy Pongal rice dish in a traditional pot for Tirupati Pongal.

Traditional Pongal served on a banana leaf for Tirupati Pongal celebration.

Delicious South Indian Pongal served on a traditional plate, perfect for festive occasions and break.

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Ingredients

Pressure cook

  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp rock salt

to crush

  • 4 grams Black Pepper
  • Pongal
  • 1/4 tsp rock salt
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Temper

  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp asafoetida

Instructions

  • First, wash and soak rice with enough hot water for 1 hour
  • crush pepper  in mortar & pestle to your desired texture
  • Add rice, water, and salt; pressure cook for 5 whistles and simmer for 1 minute; do natural pressure release
  • Mash well when the rice is hot
  • Furthermore, add water and  salt; mix well
  • Add ghee to a pan and heat
  • When ghee turns hot add asafoetida; mix well till ghee turns frothy
  • Turn off the stove
  • Finally, add pepper and mix well
  • Transfer to the Pongal and mix well

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Pongal dish served on a wooden plate, highlighting traditional South Indian breakfast cuisine.

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