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Instant Pot Pongal Recipe: Traditional Taste

This Instant Pot Pongal recipe brings the traditional taste of South Indian comfort food to your kitchen. Made with rice, split yellow moong dal, and flavored with cumin, black pepper, and ginger, this dish is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
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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 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
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the rice and dal together in water.
  • In the Instant Pot, add the rinsed rice and dal, water, cumin seeds, black pepper, ginger, and salt.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
  • Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry the cashew nuts until golden brown.
  • Open the Instant Pot, give the Pongal a good mix, and add the fried cashews and ghee.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Notes:

This dish is perfect for breakfast or lunch and pairs well with coconut chutney or sambar.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Comfort Food, Instant Pot, Pongal, South Indian
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