Oats Pongal

written by Sunita Karthik October 10, 2014 0 comments

Published under: Oats

Pongal is a very popular and staple South Indian breakfast dish. This variation is made with Oats and is very healthy. Best served with chutney and sambar of choice.
Oats Pongal

Ingredients:
Oats – 2 cups
Moong Dal (or Green Gram Dal) – 1/2 cup
Cumin Seeds – 3 tsp
Peppercorns – 1 tsp
Pepper Powder – 1 tsp
Cashew Nuts – handful, chopped
Coconut – 1 cup, grated
Turmeric Powder – a pinch
Ghee as required

Method:
1. Dry roast the dal for a minute or two.
2. Combine this with the oats and add to a pressure cooker with 3 to 4 cups of water.
3. Add turmeric powder, coconut, peppercorns and 4 tsp of ghee.
4. Mix well and pressure cook until done, about 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Heat a little ghee in a frying pan.
6. Fry the pepper powder, cumin seeds and cashew nuts for 30 to 45 seconds.
7. Add to the pongal and stir gently.
8. Serve hot with chutney and sambar of choice.

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Sunita Karthik

Sunitha Karthik is a food lover who loves experiment with food. She worked in BPO industry for several years before deciding to settle down with family. She is a self-taught cook who has learnt to cook by experimenting with ingredients and watching various cooking shows. Mother of two kids, she still finds time to cook up a storm in the kitchen.