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kovil sakkarai pongal

temple style pongal
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Ingredients

Saute dry fruits

  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 6 cashews
  • 1/2 tablespoon raisins

Cook rice

  • 1/3 cup rice
  • 1 + 1/2 cup water

Jaggery water

  • 1 cup jaggery
  • 1/2 cup water

Sweet Pongal

  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • pinch of nutmeg powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • Pinch of clove powder

Instructions

  • Firstly wash the rice well and drain the water
  • Add ghee to a pressure cooker and turn on the cooker on medium heat
  • When ghee turns hot add cashew and saute till it starts to change color
  • furthermore, add raisins and roast till they turn golden brown
  • Turn off the stove and transfer
  • Add rice and give a quick mix
  • Furthermore, add water; mix well and make sure nothing is stuck to the cooker
  • Optionally add small spoon to prevent water spill
  • Cook for 6 whistles and do Natural Pressure Release
  • Remove spoon. Mix well and mash
  • Furthermore, add 1/2 cup of water; mix well
  • Add jaggery and  hot water to a microwave-safe glass and microwave for 4 minutes or until jaggery is completely melted
  • Filter and transfer to the cooker
  • Furthermore, add sugar and salt; mix well and cook for 10 minutes
  • Add cardamom powder and mix well
  • Furthermore add a pinch of nutmeg powder, a pinch of clove powder, and ghee; cook for 2 minutes or until Pongal comes together
  • Pongal thickens overtime so cook accordingly
  • Add roasted dry fruits and turn off the stove
  • Finally, add a small piece of edible camphor and mix well

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