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Writer's pictureAshha D.Raj

Sakarai Pongal

Updated: Nov 12, 2020

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.



Serves : 4

Cooking time : 45 min


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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