Varagu Ven Pongal is a dish made out of Varagu Arisi or Kodo Millet, which is botanically Paspalum scrobiculatum.
Kodo Millet is a strong plant which can with stand bad weather and poor soil conditions. In drought hit areas it is cultivated as a major crop. As it can with stand any untoward conditions, it makes one also strong to with stand any condition or stress.
Let us see the recipe
Preparation time – 10 minutes
Cooking time – 20 minutes( including dry roast dal)
Serves – 3
Varagu Ven Pongal Ingredients:
Varagu –
1 cup
1/3 cup
1 inch
1 tsp
½ tsp
½ tsp
to taste
3 tblsp
2 tsp
10
few
Method:
greengram dal for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add water, soaked varagu and dal, salt and ginger in a pressure cooker and cook for two to three whistles.
When the steam
subsides open the cooker and mash it well.
Heat oil and ghee in a small pan and
add cumin, pepper, asafoetida, cashew and curry leaves, when they crackle add
it to the pongal.
Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
Note:
If you want your pongal mushy, you can add one more cup water.
The common recipes in varagu are
Varagu Kanji
Varagu Sadham
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