Festival Special Recipe I Adi Krithigai INoOnionNogarlicRecipes

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

moong dal

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper

White pepper offers a milder flavor, suitable for those sensitive to spice.

Dry roast 1/4 cup of moong dal until well roasted and fragrant, then transfer to a bowl.

Add 1 cup of raw rice to the bowl and wash both together well.

In a pressure cooker, add 5 cups of water and bring it to a boil.

Add the washed rice and dal to the boiling water along with grated ginger, salt, and a pinch of haldi powder.

Pressure cook for two whistles and then switch off the cooker.

Coarsely crush 2 teaspoons of whole black pepper and 1 teaspoon of jeera.

In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee, add cashew nuts, and fresh curry leaves.

Add the coarsely crushed pepper and jeera to the pan.

Open the pressure cooker to reveal the cooked rice and dal, which should be soft and mushy.

Pour the tempering mixture over the cooked rice and dal.

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