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Sakarai Pongal Delightful Desserts
Ashha D.Raj November 12, 2020 1 min read Delightful Desserts

Sakarai Pongal

Cooking Time 45 mins
Servings 4 people
Course pongal
Cuisine
South Indian
Diet
Vegetarian
Storage
1 Day

The festive time calls for this !!

The heavenly concoction !!

Fingerlicking and drooling delicacy !!

Is there anyone who can resist a second helping , never

This is one of the favourite in our households and my mom was excellent in making this.

She would generously add ghee ,hence it was simply fantastic. Also the addition of a simple yet fabulous aromatic edible camphor enhances the flavour.

Ingredients :

  • Raw rice 1 cup
  • Moong dhal ¼ cup
  • Brown sugar 11/4 – 1 ½ cup
  • Cardamom powder ¼ tsp
  • Camphor powder a pinch ( edible )
  • Cashew 10
  • Raisins 15
  • Ghee 6 – 7 tbsp

Method :

  • In 21/2 cups water add washed dhal and rice ,cook for 15 min under pressure.
  • When pressure is released naturally nicely mash the rice.
  • Add the brown sugar and mix well and cook on low flame for 10 min ,adding ghee on and off.
  • When you touch the rice by your hands the rice should not stick to your hands ( this happens only when ghee is added generously.
  • In another pan heat ghee add raisins and cashew ,fry till brown and add to the rice.
  • Now time to add cardamom and camphor powder and mix well.
  • Serve hot.

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Ashha D.Raj
Founder & Recipe Creator · Baby Amma's Kitchen

Ashha D.Raj is a passionate home cook from Tamil Nadu specialising in traditional South Indian cuisine — from everyday comfort meals to festive prasadams. Baby Amma's Kitchen is her love letter to authentic South Indian cooking.

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