Jaggery Pongal Recipe

Bellam Pongali Recipe ~ South Indian Style Jaggery Pongal Recipe

Jaggery Pongali Recipe 

{ Preparation & Cooking Time : 25 Min }
       Difficulty : Easy
     Meal Type : Vegetarian
            Serves : 2
          Cuisines : Indian, South indian, north indian

  Ingredients
• 1 cup Raw Rice
• 1 cup powdered Jaggery
• 1/4 cup Chana Dal
• 3 cups Water
• 1 to 1 1/4 cups Milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
• 1 tablespoon Dry Coconut Slices
• Cashews and Raisins
• 2 - 3 tablespoon Ghee


  Preparation Method
1. Wash the rice and chana dal and pressure it with 3 cups of water for 3 - 4 whistles.
2. Switch off the flame and wait until pressure gets released by itself.
3. Add the milk and cardamom powder to the cooked rice and let it simmer for 3 - 4 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and add the powdered jaggery. Mix well and cover with a lid.
5. Mix again after 2 minutes. Mix well until jaggery melts.
6. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the coconut pieces, cashews and raisins to golden brown.
7. Pour this over the rice mixture and mix well. Serve!