1 serving (200 grams) contains 350 calories, 8.0 grams of protein, 10.0 grams of fat, and 60.0 grams of carbohydrates.
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Nutrition Information
Calories |
411.8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 352.9 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 70.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 16% | |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| protein | 9.4 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47.1 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 176.5 mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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About Pongal
Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish made primarily from rice and moong dal (split yellow lentils), often flavored with black pepper, cumin, ginger, curry leaves, and cashews. It is typically consumed during the harvest festival of Pongal, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. This dish comes in two popular varieties: Ven Pongal (savory) and Sweet Pongal, which includes jaggery and ghee. Nutritiously, Pongal offers a balance of carbohydrates from the rice and protein from the lentils, making it sustaining and energy-packed. The use of spices like black pepper and ginger may aid digestion and provide anti-inflammatory benefits. While Pongal is rich in nutrients, it can be calorie-dense due to the generous addition of ghee and cashews, particularly in festive preparations. For a lighter version, moderating the ghee and opting for brown rice can enhance its health profile while maintaining flavor.
