Varagu Arisi Khara Pongal| Kodo Millet Pongal
VARAGU ARISI KHARA PONGAL/ KODO MILLET PONGAL is a flavoursome pongal variety cooked using millets/siru daniyam. It is cooked just like our regular ven pongal but here instead of rice I have used varagu arisi or kodo millet. Health benefits of varagu arisi or kodo millets-
💪Kodo millet is rich in B complex vitamins especially thiamin and niacin.💪Rich in minerals like calcium,potassium,iron ,zinc and magnesium.💪Rich in fibre and low in fat hence helps in weight management.💪Controls sugar.💪Lowers blood pressure and prevents cardiovascular diseases.💪Rich in antioxidant thus prevents cancer.💪It is gluten-free .💪Easily digestible and easy to cook.
VARAGU ARISI KHARA PONGAL/ KODO MILLET PONGAL is a flavoursome pongal variety cooked using millets/siru daniyam. It is cooked just like our regular ven pongal but here instead of rice I have used varagu arisi or kodo millet.
Health benefits of varagu arisi or kodo millets-
Ingredients
Varagu arisi( kodo millet)-1 cup
Green gram dhal-1/2 cup
Green chillies-2 chopped
Ginger-1 inch piece chopped fine
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Peppercorns-1 tsp
Cashew-few
Curry leaves few
Salt to taste
Ghee-2 tbsps
Method
👉Wash the kodo millet 3-4 times and soak it along with washed dhal for 10 mins.
👉Heat ghee in a pressure cooker add cumin seeds, peppercorns, green chillies, ginger, cashews,curry leaves and sauté well , next add the Kodo millet and dhal without WATER and fry for a minute.
👉Serve hot with tomato chutney or coconut chutney.
Preparation time-20 mins
Serves-4
Tags
pongalvarieties