Prakash K., Krishnagiri
The Plain Rava Pongal is an ideal dish for Shakha Vrata.
Sooji(Rava) – 2 Cups
Ghee – 2 Tablespoon
Pepper – 1 Tablespoon
Cumin Seeds – 1 Tablespoon
Moong Dal – 1 Cup
Salt as Needed
- Roast Sooji (Rava) in a Kadai with little ghee and keep it aside.
- Fry the Pepper and Cumin Seeds in ghee and make it as a powder.
- Cook the Moong Dal in Pressure Cooker and mash it and keep it aside.
- Pour 4 cups of Water and let it Boil well. Once it is boiled add Salt, prepared powder and Roasted Sooji (Rava) in the Hot boiling water and mix it gently making sure no lump is formed.
- After 2 minutes, gradually add the Mashed Moong Dal and mix them gently.
- Add Ghee little by little and stir it well until the rava is cooked.
- Once it is cooked and the Pongal hardens remove from the Stove and serve it hot.
