RAWA PONGAL

Here is another tasty and healthy pongal which is a great dish for your breakfast or dinner....

INGREDIENTS

• RAWA/SOOJI-2 CUPS
• COOKED MOONG DHAL- 1 CUP
• OIL-1/2 CUP
• PEPPERCORN -1 TEASPOON
• CUMIN SEEDS -1 /2 TEASPOON
• CASHEW NUTS -1/2 CUP
• ASAFOETIDA-FEW PINCHES
• CURRY LEAVES-FEW
• SALT TO TASTE
• GHEE-FEW TEASPOONS

METHOD

• Pressure cook the moong dhal with enough water.
• Puree the dhal well.
• Add enough salt to the dhal. Mix in some water so the dhal is about 5 cups in quantity.
• Heat some oil in a pan.
• Fry the cumin seeds ,peppercorns and the cashews.
• Now,add the rawa and roast well.

• Reduce the heat  and add the diluted dhal,little by little.
• Cook and stir continuously till the fluids are absorbed.Add some more salt to taste and the remaining oil.
• Cook till it leaves the sides of the kadai.
• Add the asafoetida and curry leaves.

• Remove from the stove.
• Serve hot with Avial ,chutney and /or sambar.