Highly flavor infused pongal ,makes one drool.
The saffron is the high light which leaves an awesome flavor . My mom would make it usually when we had guests for my kids birthday parties and this would definitely steal the show !!
Ingredients :
Seerakasamba Rice 1 cup
Milk 1 cup
Coconut ½ cup
Kalkandu 1 cup ( rock candy )
Saffron few strands
Hot milk 1 tbsp
Ghee 4 – 5 tbsp ( to taste )
Cardamom powder ¼ tsp
Edible Camphor a pinch
Method :
Dry roast the coconut till a nice aroma comes and set aside.
Dry powder the kalkandu and set aside.
In water milk add the saffron and set aside.
In a cooker add water and milk ,to it add washed rice ,close and cook for 10 min .( or 3-4 whistles )
When the pressure is released smash well.
Add the powdered kalkandu and cook for a bit .Stirring it on and off.
Add ghee as you stir.
Now add saffron infused milk and mix well.
Again add ghee , making sure the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the cooker .
Add the roasted coconut.
Keep stirring till the raw smell leaves.
(The generous addition of ghee enhances the taste .)
Switch off the flame.
Add the cardamom powder and edible camphor and mix well.
Serve hot.
Note :
Basmathi rice or raw rice can also be used .For an enriched flavor basmathi or seerakasamba is recommended.
Kalkandu otherwise known as diamond kalkandu or rock candy.
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