Make Khara Pongal, A Traditional South Indian Dish
By Krati Purwar
January 13, 2025
Khara or Ven Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish that is specially prepared during the harvest festival celebration. Its sweet and salty flavour makes it a perfect pick for breakfast and snacks.
Ingredients
3.5 cups water ½ cup moong dal ½ cup rice ½ tsp salt 10 cashews 2-3 tbsp ghee 7-8 curry leaves 1 slit green chilli 1-inch ginger ½ tsp black pepper ¾ tsp cumin seeds A pinch of asafoetida
Step 1
Dry roast moong dal until it is aromatic, and keep it aside.
Step 2
Wash the lentils with rice and cook the ingredients with salt and water.
Step 3
Heat a saucepan and fry cashews in ghee until they are golden.
Step 4
Keep cashews aside and saute ginger, green chillies, cumin seeds, and pepper.
Step 5
Add curry leaves and pour the lentil and rice mixture into the pan.
Step 6
Once cooked to perfection, serve with the garnish of cashews.
