Seeraga Samba Pongal

Seeraga Samba Pongal In Pressure Cooker

Seeraga Samba Pongal is a delightful and aromatic variation of the traditional South Indian Pongal, prepared with Seeraga Samba rice, a fragrant, short-grain rice variety known for its distinctive aroma and slightly nutty flavor. Unlike the regular pongal made with long-grain rice, this dish uses Seeraga Samba rice to enhance the flavor, making it even more flavorful and fragrant. Seeraga Samba rice is often used in biryanis and other South Indian dishes due to its unique characteristics, and when used in Pongal, it adds an extra dimension of taste that makes this version stand out.

The process of making Seeraga Samba Pongal is quite similar to preparing regular Ven Pongal. It involves cooking rice and moong dal (green gram) together, along with essential seasonings like black pepper, ginger, and cumin. The dish is tempered with ghee,curry leaves, and cashews, which gives it a rich, savory flavor. The addition of Seeraga Samba rice in place of regular rice elevates the dish’s aroma and taste, creating a comforting, satisfying meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even as a special treat during festivals.

What makes Seeraga Samba Pongal even more convenient is that it can be easily prepared using a pressure cooker, reducing the cooking time while retaining the dish’s delicious, authentic taste. The pressure cooker method ensures that the rice and dal cook perfectly, giving you a creamy, flavorful Pongal with minimal effort.

Whether you’re looking for a quick and tasty meal or a special dish to serve at a gathering or during a festival, Seeraga Samba Pongal is a must-try. The fragrant rice, combined with the savoury tempering, makes this dish a true South Indian delicacy that is both easy to make and packed with flavour .

Ingredients

Seeraga samba rice -1 cup
Green gram dal -1/2 cup
Green chillies -2 nos chopped
Ginger -1 inch piece chopped fine
Cumin seeds -1 tsp
Pepper -1 tsp
Cashew-few
Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
Curry leaves few
Salt to taste
Ghee -2 tbsps

Method

👉Heat ghee in a pressure cooker add cumin seeds, pepper, cashews, curry leaves and saute for 2 mins until the cashews turn golden colour.
👉Now add the seeraga samba rice,green gram dal, turmeric powder, salt and sauté for few seconds.

👉Add 6 cups of water .Close the cooker and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles.

👉Allow the pressure to release .Mash the pongal well.Again drizzle ghee on top.

👉Serve hot with chutney ,garlic thokku or tomato chutney .Enjoy

Preparation Time -20 mins
Serves -4