Traditional Heritage

Sweet Kichadi (Pongal)

Cook Time:

30 min

Prep Time:

5 min

Servings:

Ingredients

  • ½ cup moong dal
  • ½ cup rice
  • 1 pound light brown sugar powder
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup almond powder
  • 3 tablespoons ghee
  • 10 cashews
  • 10 raisins
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder

Directions

  1. Cook the moong dal and rice together in a rice cooker or Instant Pot until soft.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the brown sugar in the water over medium heat.
  3. Once the sugar has melted, add the cooked moong dal and rice mixture.
  4. Stir in the almond powder and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
  5. In a separate pan, heat the ghee and roast the cashews until golden brown, then add the raisins and cook until they plump up.
  6. Garnish the pongal with the roasted cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder. Serve warm.

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