Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal)
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4.8
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
399 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal)
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Sweet Pongal, also called Sakkarai or Chakkara Pongal, is a popular traditional sweet dish from South India. Made with rice, moong dal, milk and jaggery, it is a delicious sweet pudding made during festivals.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Split Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal)
- 1/2 cup short grain rice washed (125ml), I used sona masoori
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 2 tablespoon cashews halfed
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 3 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup jaggery powdered or grated, adjust sweetness to taste, see notes
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder (Elaichi)
- 1 pinch Edible camphor (Pacha Kapooram) optional
Instructions
Instant Pot Method
- Start the instant pot in saute mode and add the moong dal to it. Roast it for 2-3 minutes until it is fragrat. Don't brown too much.
- Remove the roasted moong dal to a bowl. Add rice to the same bowl and wash them well.
- Add ghee in the instant pot, add cashews, and saute for 30 seconds, then add raisins. Saute till cashews turn golden and take out.
- Now add the washed rice, dal to the instant pot. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Then add water and milk. Cook in pressure cook (manual) mode on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Open lid, and add powdered jaggery and cardamom. If using edible camphor, add it here. Mix well and cook on saute mode for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the reserved cashews and raisins. Pongal thickens as it cools. If needed, add some hot water and adjust the consistency.
- Serve topped with the roasted cashews and raisins. Add more ghee to taste.
Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method
- Follow the same steps to roast the dal and cashews/raisins. Then cook the dal and rice in the pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles. Then follow the steps to add the jaggery, cardamom and edible camphor. Cook for 2-3 minutes and serve topped with roasted cashews and raisins.
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Notes
- Vegan Pongal: To make this pongal vegan, use coconut oil in place of ghee. Skip milk and add more water or you can add almond milk.
- Pongal without milk: To make this pongal without milk, replace the milk with water. It will work just as well.
- Consistency: Adjust the consistency of the ponagl by adding hot water to it as needed. The pongal will thicken as it cools.
- Edible camphor: This adds the authentic taste and fragrance to the pongal. You just need a pinch. Add it along with the cardamom powder.
- Jaggery: I used powdered jaggery to make this an easier one-pot recipe. If you have a block of jaggery, you can either grate it or boil a cup of water in a saucepan on the stovetop and add the jaggery to it. Stir until the jaggery melts, then add to the cooked dal and rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
311g
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
278mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 311g | |
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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