Thinai Pongal / Thinai Ven Pongal / Foxtail Millet Pongal - Millets Recipes

Thinai Pongal

Tempering ingredients

Oil - 1 tsp
Ghee - 2 tsp
Crushed pepper - 1/4 tsp
Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Cashew nuts - 8
Chopped green chillies - 1
Curry leaves few
Hing - a generous pinch
Other ingredients
Thinai arisi / Foxtail millet - 1/2 cup
Yellow moongh dal -  3 tbsp
Water - 3 cups
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Grated ginger - 1/4 tsp

Method
Add moongh dal to a pressure cooker and dry roast till nice aroma comes out.
Add the foxtail millet and saute till its just hot.
Pour water add salt,ginger and turmeric powder,pressure cook till done.
Heat ghee/oil in a pan and temper it with above ingredients.
Pour the tempering into the pongal mix and serve hot with any chutney you like.


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