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Instant Pot Pongal Recipe: Traditional Taste Simplified

This Instant Pot Pongal recipe simplifies the traditional South Indian dish, making it quick and easy to prepare while retaining its authentic flavors.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Pan

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 0.5 cup split yellow mung beans (moong dal)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 10-12 pieces cashew nuts
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the rice and mung beans together until the water runs clear.
  • In the Instant Pot, add the rice, mung beans, water, cumin seeds, black pepper, ginger, and salt. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  • Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • In a separate pan, heat ghee and roast the cashew nuts until golden brown.
  • Open the Instant Pot and give the Pongal a good stir. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  • Serve the Pongal hot, topped with roasted cashews and fresh cilantro.

Notes:

Enjoy this traditional South Indian dish with a side of coconut chutney or sambar for a complete meal.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Pongal, Traditional
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