Foxtail Millet Pongal

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Foxtail Millet Pongal

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :2 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 2 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 3/4 cup foxtail millet


  • 1/4 cup dry roasted moong dal


  • 2 tbsp. oil


  • 1 tsp. mustard seeds


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1 tsp. urad dal


  • 1 dry red chili


  • 1-2 green chilies, slit


  • 1 tsp. ginger, grated


  • 1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns


  • 2-3 tbsp. roasted cashew nuts


  • 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1 tbsp. ghee


  • 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

  • Soak the foxtail millet and moong dal for 2-3 hours. Pressure cook with 3 1/2 cups water and salt to taste for 4-5 whistles. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds and red chili. After it stops spluttering, add the curry leaves, green chilies, peppercorns, ginger, urad dal and roasted cashews.
  • Saute for a few seconds and pour this tempering over the boiled millet-dal mix. Drizzle some ghee over it and garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve with coconut chutney and sambar for a healthy and a sumptuous breakfast.