Nifty Hands
Lakshmi’s Domain

KHATTA PONGAL / PONGALI

My dad and me loved it so much that when ever we went to Tirupathi we used to search for this recipe and definitely eat before we returned . That was the liking for it . Its a real good tasty recipe.

INGREDIENTS

Moong dal - 11/2 cups
Rice - 2 1/2 cups
Redchillies - 2- 3 nos
Pepper - 10 - 15 nos
Salt - 2 tbsp
Coconut powder - 2 tbsp
Green chillies - 4 - 5 nos
Ghee - 3 tbsp
Water - 7 cups
Cumin - 1 tbsp
Ginger - a small piece chopped

PREPARATION

Heat ghee in a pan and fry cumin seeds once the ghee is hot. After they sizzle , add pepper , red chillies , green chillies ,ginger pieces , curry leaves fry for a while. Then add washed and drained dal and rice and fry for about 5 min, then add salt and coconut powder , mix well. Now transfer the contents into a cooker adding water and cook for 3 whistles.

Remove from stove and serve hot with sambar or any chutney .

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