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    Chakkara Pongal

    A popular South Indian sweet dish made with freshly harvested rice and topped with oodles of Aashirvaad Svasti Ghee to give it that taste and aroma.

     

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    For 4 people
    Ingredients
    • Yellow moong dal
      1/4 cup
    • Chana dal
      1 tbsp
    • Raw rice
      1 cup
    • Milk
      1 cup
    • Grated jaggery
      2 cups(chopped)
    • Cashewnuts
      3 tbsp (chopped)
    • Raisins
      2 tbsp
    • Cardamom powder
      1 tsp
    • Nutmeg powder
      1/4 tsp
    • Saffron
      a few strands
    • Aashirvaad Svasti Pure Cow Ghee
    • Water

    Preparation

    Recipe prepared by ITC Hotels Chefs

    Step 1

    In a pan dry roast the moong dal and channa dal till the raw smell disappears. Keep aside.

    Step 2

    Mix the roasted dals, rice, milk and 2½ of water and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles or till the rice and dal becomes soft. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes.

    Step 3

    Heat ¼ cup Aashirvaad Svasti Ghee in a small pan, add the cashewnuts and raisins and sauté on a low flame for a few seconds while stirring continuously. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.

    Step 4

    Combine the jaggery with ¾ cup of water in a deep pan, mix well and simmer till the jaggery melts while stirring continuously.

    Step 5

    Add the cooked rice and dal and mix well.

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