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Varagu Arisi Sakkarai Pongal | Kodo Millet Sweet Pongal

Indian dessert with kodo millet, lentils, jaggery and milk
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • ½ cup varagu arisi / kodo millet
  • 3 tbsp yellow moong dal / paasiparuppu
  • 1 cup jaggery grated
  • cup milk
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 5-6 cashewnuts
  • 7-8 raisins

Instructions

  • In a small pan, add 1 tsp ghee and fry the cashew nuts and raisins.
  • Dry roast the dal until nice aroma comes. The dal should not change colour.
  • Wash the dal and the millet together. Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Once cool, mash and keep aside.
  • In a sauce pan, add the jaggery and 1/4 cup water. Once the jaggery has melted, strain the jaggery.
  • To the jaggery syrup, add the cooked millet, milk, cardamom powder, ghee and mix well. Cook for couple of minutes. Add the cashewnuts and raisins.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of jaggery as per your sweetness.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Kodo Millet, Millets, Pongal Recipes