Sweet Pongal

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of **Sweet Pongal**, a traditional South Indian dessert perfect for festivals and celebrations. Made with a wholesome base of rice and split yellow moong dal, this classic delicacy is sweetened with jaggery and infused with the heavenly aroma of cardamom, ghee, and optional edible camphor. The addition of golden roasted cashew nuts and plump raisins adds textural contrast, making every bite a luxurious treat. Simmered to perfection for a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth consistency, Sweet Pongal is both satisfying and easy to prepare, with just 10 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes to cook. Serve it warm to elevate festive spirits or as a fulfilling dessert to end any meal on a sweet note!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice
• 0.25 cup Split yellow moong dal
• 3.5 cups Water
• 1 cup Jaggery
• 3 tablespoons Ghee
• 10 pieces Cashew nuts
• 10 pieces Raisins
• 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 0.125 teaspoon Edible camphor (optional)
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice and moong dal together in cold water a couple of times until the water runs clear. Drain the excess water.

Step 2

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan or pressure cooker, add the rinsed rice and moong dal along with 3.5 cups of water.

Step 3

Cook on medium heat until the mixture is soft. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 3 whistles and allow the pressure to release naturally.

Step 4

Once cooked, mash the rice and dal mixture gently to blend them together.

Step 5

In a separate pan, melt the jaggery with a quarter cup of water over low heat to form a syrup. Strain the syrup to remove any impurities and add it to the cooked rice-dal mixture.

Step 6

Place the pan with the rice-dal mixture back on low heat and pour the jaggery syrup into it. Mix well and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the pongal thickens to the desired consistency.

Step 7

Add cardamom powder, edible camphor (if using), and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors. Mix well.

Step 8

In a small pan, heat the ghee and roast the cashew nuts until golden brown. Remove the cashews and add the raisins to the same ghee. Fry until they puff up.

Step 9

Add the roasted cashews and raisins along with the ghee to the sweet pongal.

Step 10

Mix everything gently and ensure the pongal is well blended with the roasted nuts, raisins, and aromatic ghee.

Step 11

Serve sweet pongal warm as a delightful dessert or special treat during festive occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1362.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1834.6

Total Fat 50.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 937.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 333.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 254.2g
Protein 19.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 629.1mg	0%
Iron 21.4mg	0%
Potassium 2123.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.2%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 71.7%