Semolina / Rava Pongal, is a simple quick sumptuous breakfast and a great way to start a day. Its tasty and its subtle flavours, make the Pongal a delicious , dinner option, too . Serve it along with a tomato chutney or gothsu. Do not skimp, on the ghee and use it liberally , as the Pongal tastes heavenly , with ghee.
Ingredients
- Semolina / Rava 2 cups
- Moong dal ( Payatham Paruppu) half a cup
- Ghee 3/4 cup
- Cashewnuts 12
- Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
- Salt 1 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper Powder 3/4 teaspoon
- Ginger ( scraped) 1/2 a teaspoon
- Water 2 cups
Method
- Dry roast the moong dal in a kadai , for a minute or two. Pressure cook, till very soft .
- In the same kadai, add a tablespoon of ghee , add the cashewnuts and shallow fry till light brown. Keep aside .
- Add rest of the ghee and heat it . Add cumin powder and black pepper powder . when it bursts , add the semolina and shallow fry .
- When its fried for a minute . add water and salt , cook . When it becomes soft , add the dal and mix well .
- Add curry leaves and garnish.