Ghee Pongal | Medu Vadai | Tasty Twogether #4 | Cookd
Recipes in this Video
Ghee Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish often prepared during festivals and special occasions, symbolizing prosperity and abundance.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup rice
- ●1/4 cup split yellow moong dal
- ●4 cups water
- ●1/4 cup ghee
- ●1 tsp cumin seeds
- ●1/2 tsp black pepper
- ●1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- ●1/2 cup chopped cashews
- ●1/4 cup chopped curry leaves
- ●Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1Dry roast the moong dal in a pan until it turns golden brown. Set aside.
- 2In a large pot, combine the rice and roasted moong dal with water. Bring to a boil.
- 3Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice and dal are cooked and soft, about 20 minutes.
- 4In a separate pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
- 5Add the cumin seeds and black pepper to the ghee, and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 6Stir in the turmeric powder, chopped cashews, and curry leaves. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cashews are golden.
- 7Pour the ghee mixture over the cooked rice and dal. Mix well to combine.
- 8Add salt to taste and stir until evenly distributed.
- 9Serve hot, garnished with additional curry leaves if desired.
Equipment
Originating from South India, Medu Vadai is a popular snack made from urad dal, often served during festivals and special occasions. Its crispy exterior and soft interior make it a delightful treat, typically enjoyed with chutneys or sambar. Today, this dish has transcended regional boundaries, becoming a beloved item in Indian restaurants worldwide, often featured in breakfast and snack menus.
Ingredients
- ●urad dal
- ●onion
- ●green chilies
- ●ginger
- ●curry leaves
- ●black pepper
- ●salt
- ●oil for frying
Instructions
- 1Soak urad dal in water for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- 2Drain the soaked urad dal and transfer to a blender.
- 3Blend urad dal into a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
- 4Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and add chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, black pepper, and salt.
- 5Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- 6Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until hot.
- 7Scoop a small amount of batter and shape it into a donut or disc.
- 8Carefully slide the shaped vada into the hot oil.
- 9Fry the vadas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 10Remove the vadas from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 11Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
Ingredient Alternatives
urad dal
Healthier: moong dal
Cheaper: split chickpeas
Moong dal is lighter and easier to digest.
onion
Healthier: scallions
Cheaper: leeks
Scallions add a milder flavor.
green chilies
Healthier: bell peppers
Cheaper: jalapeños
Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.
oil for frying
Healthier: air fryer
Cheaper: vegetable oil
Air frying reduces oil use.
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