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Khara Pongal

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Traditional Khara Pongal served hot with ghee, pepper and curry leaves
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Khara Pongal
: The Savoury Pongal Made For Festive Mornings

32 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
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11
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Khara Pongal is a classic South Indian savoury dish made with rice and moong dal, cooked until soft and creamy, then tempered with ghee, black pepper, cumin and curry leaves. Traditionally prepared on festive mornings, especially during Pongal, it is nourishing, easy to digest and deeply comforting.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
½ cupRaw rice (For Khara Pongal)
¼ cupSplit yellow moong dal
4½ to 5 cupsWater
3 tbspGhee
1½ tspBlack peppercorns (coarsely crushed)
1 tspCumin seeds
1 tbspGinger (finely chopped)
10 (halved)Cashew nuts
10 to 12Curry leaves
A pinch Hing (asafoetida)
to tasteSalt

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Roast And Rinse The Dal

Dry roast the moong dal on low heat until it turns aromatic and lightly golden. This step enhances flavour and helps the dal cook evenly. Once roasted, rinse the dal thoroughly and set aside. Wash the rice separately until the water runs clear.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Roast And Rinse The Dal
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Cook Rice And Dal Together
15 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Mash For Signature Texture
3 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Prepare The Ghee Tempering
5 Minutes