MASALA PONGAL / KICHDI

INGREDIENTS

Rice 1 cup

Moong dal ¾ cup

Onion 2 chopped

Curry leaves few

Tomatoes 2 chopped

Turmeric ¼ tsp

Salt to taste

Coconut grated ½ cup

Coriander leaves chopped 1 tbsp

Ghee 2 tsp

Oil 2 tsp

For masala

Cinnamon ½”

Cloves 3

Jeera ½ tsp

Dried Red chilies 3-4

Water 1 cup boil and keep aside

METHOD

Pressure cook dal and rice

Powder the masalas fine and keep

Heat oil with 1 tsp ghee, fry onion with curry leaves and garlic ( optional), till light brown

Add tomatoes, turmeric pdr., fry well

Add the masala pdr., coriander leaves, coconut mix well

Add cooked rice and dal, mix well adding the remaining ghee

Serve hot with roasted papad and vegetable raita of your choice to make a complete meal.

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