Soft Millet Pongal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup millet (foxtail, little millet, or barnyard millet)
- ¼ cup moong dal
- 2½-3 cups water
- 1-2 tsp ghee
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp grated ginger (optional)
- Pinch of turmeric (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
7 steps, start to finish
- 1 Wash the millet and moong dal well
- 2 Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds
- 3 Add millet, moong dal, turmeric, and salt
- 4 Pour in water and mix well
- 5 Pressure cook for 4 whistles or cook in a pot for 25-30 minutes until very soft
- 6 Mash lightly for a creamy texture
- 7 Finish with ½-1 tsp ghee on top and serve hot
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