Pongal Kheer

Pongal Kheer is a delightful South Indian dessert made with rice, jaggery, and flavored with cardamom and nuts. This creamy and aromatic dish is perfect for a satisfying end to any meal.

Ingredients

• Rice - 1/2 cup
• Moong dal - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 3 cups
• Jaggery - 1/2 cup (grated)
• Coconut milk - 1/2 cup
• Ghee - 1 tablespoon
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cashews - 2 tablespoons
• Raisins - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Rinse the rice and moong dal under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
2. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice, moong dal, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice and dal are cooked and soft.
4. In a separate pan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the cashews and raisins, and sauté until golden brown.
5. Once the rice and dal mixture is cooked, add the grated jaggery and stir until it completely dissolves.
6. Pour in the coconut milk and add the cardamom powder and a pinch of salt. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes on low heat.
7. Serve warm, garnished with the sautéed cashews and raisins.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.7 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains protein from moong dal, aiding in muscle repair.

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