Khara Rava Pongal

All You Need:

• Semolina / Sooji : 1 cup
• Split Moong Dal : 1/2 cup
• Green Chillies
• Peppercorns : 1 tsp
• Cumin Seeds : 1 tsp
• Kaju
• Curry Leaves
• Ghee : 2 tbsp
• Hing
• Salt

The Recipe:

• Crush the peppercorns coarsely with a mortar and pestle and keep it aside.
• In a pressure cooker, add the moong dal and a cup of water.
• Cook for 3 whistles and set aside.
• Heat two teaspoons of oil in a wok and roast the semolina until aromatic.
• Add 3 cups of hot water and salt to the roasted semolina and mix very well.
• Cover with a lid and let it cook completely.
• Then add the moong dal and a teaspoon of ghee to the semolina and mix well.
• Turn off the flame and set aside.
• Heat the remaining ghee for seasoning.
• Add the cumin seeds and fry for a minute.
• Now add and fry the chopped green chillies and cashews.
• Then add the hing, curry leaves and freshly ground peppercorns to it and fry for a few seconds.
• Add the seasoning to the pongal and mix well. Serve the rava pongal with coconut chutney.