Receta Samai Pongal (Little Millet Pongal)

by Praveen Kumar

Samai Pongal (Little Millet Pongal) Recipe By Praveen Kumar | Published January 10, 2017 | Pongal | No Comment Email to Friend Print Recipe Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Samai Pongal (Little Millet Pongal) is a delicious and healthy pongal variation. Best suited for breakfast, it is best served hot with sambar and chutney. Ingredients: Samai Arisi (Little Millet) – 1 cup Moong Dal – 1/4 cup Ginger – 1 inch piece, finely chopped or minced Turmeric Powder – a pinch Water – 4 cups (or as required) Ghee – 1 tblsp Black Peppercorns – 2 tsp Cumin Seeds – 1 to 1 1/2 tsp Green Chillies – 2, chopped Curry Leaves – few Asafoetida Powder – a pinchMethod: 1. Heat ghee in a pressure pan over medium flame. 2. Fry the peppercorns and cumin seeds for 30 seconds. 3. Add the green chillies, ginger, moong dal, turmeric powder, curry leaves and asafoetida powder. 4. Stir well and cook for a minute. 5. Wash the samai arisi well and drain excess water. 6. Add this to the pan. 7. Pour 4 to 5 cups of water (or as required). 8. Stir well and close the pan with a lid. 9. Pressure cook until 4 to 5 whistles. 10. Switch off the flame. 11. Once the pressure has reduced, stir once or twice. 12. Serve hot. image via Subscribe To Our NewsletterSign up to receive the latest recipes, kitchen tips as well as receive other site updates! First NameLast NameEmail Subscribe