Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice (washed twice)
- 1/2 cup Moong dal
- 1/2 cup jaggery shavings
- 1/8 tsp green cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp Raisins
- 2 tbsp cashew nuts
- 3 tbsp Ghee
- flaked coconut for garnishing
How to Make Sakkarai PongalDal & Rice Prep
Jaggery Syrup Add grated jaggery and ¼ cup water in a saucepan and let simmer. When the jaggery is completely dissolved, strain through a colander to discards impurities. Remove and keep aside. Toasted Nuts and Spices
Sakkarai Pongal
Trivia
The Pongal festival is celebrated for 3 days. The first day is called Bhogi, which is for the family; the second day is Surya Pongal, which is for Surya (Sun) worship; and the third day is Maatu Pongal, when cattle are revered. |