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Sakkarai Pongal
Cultural Context
Sakkarai Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish made during festivals like Pongal and Makar Sankranti. It symbolizes prosperity and is often offered to deities as a part of the celebration. The dish is made with rice and moong dal, sweetened with jaggery, and flavored with cardamom, making it a beloved dessert in many households.
jaggery
🥗Healthier: coconut sugar
💰Cheaper: brown sugar
Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative with a lower glycemic index.
ghee
🥗Healthier: olive oil
💰Cheaper: butter
Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while butter is often more affordable.
Wash 1 cup of raw rice a few times and soak it in water.
In a wide and deep pot, pour about 1.5 L of water and add 0.5 cup of washed moong dal. Mix well and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
When the moong dal is almost 90% cooked, add the soaked raw rice and another 1 L of water. Mix everything well.
Cook until the rice is beautifully cooked along with the moong dal and has a creamy texture.
Add 2 tbsp of ghee to the cooked rice and moong dal mixture and set aside.
In a pan, add 0.5 cup of ghee and roast a few cashews until golden. Then add a few raisins and cook until they plump up.
Add 1 cup of grated dry coconut to the pan and roast well. If using fresh coconut, ensure to roast it well too.
Add 1 tsp of cardamom powder and 3 to 4 cloves to the mixture and mix everything well. Turn off the stove and set aside.
In another saucepan, add 500 g of jaggery and pour a little water to help it dissolve. Mix well until the jaggery is completely melted.
Add the roasted mixture (cashews, raisins, and dry coconut) into the melted jaggery and mix well. Let it cook for about a minute before turning off the stove.
Transfer the jaggery mixture into the pot with the rice and moong dal. Mix everything well until combined and creamy.
For a richer flavor, add another 2 tsp of ghee to finish off the sweet Pongal. Turn off the stove and serve warm.
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