Oats Pongal is a healthy and nutritious dish made with oats, lentils, and spices. It is a variation of the traditional South Indian dish, Pongal, which is typically made with rice and lentils. Oats Pongal is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for breakfast or brunch. It is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and seasonings. Serve it hot with a side of Brinjal Gothsu, chutney or sambar for a satisfying meal.
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Oats Pongal
2
servings5
minutes20
minutesThis pongal made with Oats goes well with with Brinjal Gosthu or with any chutney.
Ingredients
Oats – 1 cup
Green Gram Dhal – 1/2 cup
Fresh ginger – a small piece
Asafoetida Powder – two pinches
Turmeric powder – 2 pinches
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or as per taste
- For seasoning:
Ghee – 1 to 2 teaspoons
Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon
Jeera (cumin seeds) – 1/2 teaspoon
Green Chilli – 1
Curry leaves – few
Cashew nuts – few (Optional)
Directions
- Here’s an improved version of the recipe instructions:
- Peel the ginger and finely chop it.
- Slit the green chili in half.
- Coarsely crush the pepper and cumin seeds.
- In a dry pan, add the oats and roast them until they are just warm to the touch. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, lightly fry the dal for a few seconds.
- Combine the oats and dal in a pressure cooker. Add turmeric powder, chopped ginger, asafoetida powder, salt, and three cups of water.
- Close the lid and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles. Allow it to cool, then open the cooker and mix well.
- In a small pan, heat the ghee. When hot, add the cashew nuts, chopped ginger, slit green chili, curry leaves, crushed pepper, and cumin. Pour this mixture over the pongal and mix thoroughly once more.
- Enjoy your pongal!
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