KHARA HUGGI OR PONGAL
For this Indian one-pot dish, called khichdi in some regions, the lentils and rice cook together, making a creamy, rich dish resembling risotto.
Provided by Chitra Agrawal
Categories Lentil Rice Ginger Cashew Vegetarian Quick & Easy Coconut
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash the rice in several changes of water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water, generously covered, for at least 30 minutes. (This is optional but results in softer, more evenly cooked rice.) Drain thoroughly using a fine-mesh sieve.
- In a soup pot, dry-roast and stir the lentils continuously over medium heat until they are golden brown and have a nutty aroma, 2 to 3 minutes. (This step is optional but reduces the stickiness of the dal.) Thoroughly wash the lentils using a fine mesh colander. Return them to the pot, together with the rice, and add 3 1⁄2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Skim the foam off the top. Add the turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons of the ghee, and the ginger to the boiling mixture.
- While the rice and lentils are cooking, put 1⁄2 teaspoon of the ghee in a tempering pot or small pan over medium heat. Add the cashews, stirring them until they are fragrant and turn golden brown, a few minutes. Set the cashews aside to cool in a bowl lined with a paper towel. If using cumin seeds and peppercorns, roughly crush them in a mortar with a pestle. Set aside.
- When the rice and lentil mixture is cooked, mix in the salt, coconut, and fried cashews, reserving some cashews for garnish.
- Put the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee in the tempering pot or small pan over medium heat. When melted, add the crushed black peppercorns and cumin seeds and the asafetida. Fry for a few seconds until fragrant. Turn off the heat.
- Immediately pour the spiced ghee over the rice. To get all of the spiced ghee out of the pot, put a spoonful of the rice mixture into the pot, stir, and spoon it back into the rest of the dish. Taste for salt and adjust as needed. Garnish with the reserved cashews. Serve hot.
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Idrees khan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The khara huggi is always a hit with my family and friends.
Ezinne Jessica
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The khara huggi was so soft and fluffy, and the coconut milk gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Glen Glenfidish
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The khara huggi is fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a delicious richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty
Nano M
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The khara huggi is so fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a delicious richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make Ind
Jordan Larruso
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The khara huggi is always a hit with my family and friends.
Godwin Nyasulu (Jahwins Positive)
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The khara huggi was so soft and fluffy, and the coconut milk gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Alexander cavener
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The khara huggi is fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a delicious richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty
Murshad Alibaba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The khara huggi is so fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a delicious richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make Ind
May Wonder
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The khara huggi is always a hit with my family and friends.
Laouine Bha Agadji
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The khara huggi was so soft and fluffy, and the coconut milk gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Jimmy Spaniard
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The khara huggi is fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a delicious richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty
Nishan Bibek
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The khara huggi is so fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a delicious richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make Ind
Polash Raj
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The khara huggi is always a hit with my family and friends.
Goku Ssgss
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The khara huggi was so soft and fluffy, and the coconut milk gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
sarwar. maher
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The khara huggi is fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a delicious richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty
Xoliswa Amahle
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The khara huggi is so fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a delicious richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make Ind
Mohomed ijaz
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The khara huggi is always a hit with my family and friends.
Taijul Islam ALamim
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The khara huggi was so soft and fluffy, and the coconut milk gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Saad Saad Shahzad
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The khara huggi is fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut milk adds a delicious richness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty