Milagu Jeeraga Pongal

Milagu Jeeraga Pongal is very common dish in our family as we make it regularly on "ekadesi". this is a slight variation from normal ven pongal the main difference being this has turmeric and we do not require tempering for this pongal. This is a sooper easy , healthy and filling dish. Being a simple one pot meal this can be made for brunch/lunch or dinner too!! Hot pongal tastes divine on rainy days especially when paired with masiyal/ coconut thogayal. Guess this post is useful for beginners :).

Pepper Jeera Pongal

Cuisine: Indian Category: Main course Difficulty level: Easy Prep Time: -- Cook time: 30 mins Servings: 4

Ingredients Raw rice 2 cup Moong dal 1/4 cup Pepper 1 Tsp Jeera 1 Tsp Salt 2 tsp flat Turmeric A small pinch Asafetida 1 Tsp Ghee 4 Tbsp

Method             1.     Wash the rice and dal together. Boil 5.5 cup water. Add this water along with salt and turmeric to the rice+dal mixture. Mix everything well and pressure cook the rice for 4-5 whistles.      2.     In the mean time grind pepper and jeera to a coarse powder. Take a wide bowl and mix the cooked rice, pepper jeera powder, hing and ghee. Mash the pongal well.      3.     Serve hot with masiyal or coconut thogayal.                                           Notes

·         We don't like this pongal too much mushy like ven pongal.If you want that way keep 6 cup water.       ·         Rock salt works best for this pongal.