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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.

IndianINdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup rice
1 cup jaggery
1/2 cup moong dal
4 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup raisins
3 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Prepare the ingredients for cooking.

2

Wash the rice and moong dal together.

3

In a pot, add water and bring it to a boil.

4

Add the rice and moong dal mixture to the boiling water.

5

Cook until the rice is soft and the water is absorbed.

6

In a separate pan, melt ghee and add jaggery until it is dissolved.

7

Mix the jaggery syrup into the cooked rice and dal mixture.

8

Add cardamom, cashews, and raisins to the mixture.

9

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

10

Serve warm as a dessert.

Cooking Techniques

boilingroasting

Equipment Needed

potpanspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Sweet PongalPongal Rice

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