Manjal Pongal - " Aadi maasam" traditions

Mildly Indian – Trot around the world, savor the flavors.

Manjal pongal is made to receive the special blessings from the goddess during Aadi maasam. These recipes are so unique and yet so simple so check it out...

Ingredients

1 cup Raw rice (short grain)
1/4 cup split pigeon pea (Tuvaram pariippu / tur dal/ thogri bele)
1/2 tsp turmeric grated (or use turmeric powder)
1/4 tsp hing (/ kayam/ asafeoteida ( omit if you dont like the taste))
salt to taste
3 cups Water

Directions

Wash and drain the rice and the dal, till the water runs clear. Set the pressure cooker. Add in the washed rice and dal followed by the...
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