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Millet Pongal
Millet Pongal is a comforting South Indian dish made with millet and lentils, seasoned with cumin and ginger. It is a wholesome and nutritious meal, perfect for any time of the day.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 2
March 26, 2026
Instructions
Instructions
- Rinse the millet and moong dal together under running water until the water runs clear.
- In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed millet, moong dal, water, and salt. Close the lid and cook for 3 whistles on medium heat.
- Once the pressure releases, open the lid and stir the mixture to combine.
- In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and chopped ginger to the oil. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Pour the tempering over the cooked millet and dal mixture. Mix well.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar if desired.
Tips
- You can adjust the water quantity for a thicker or thinner consistency.
- Add vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition.