How long does Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal take?

45 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal serve?

8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal?

3 cup Rock Candy, 1 cup Raw Rice, 3 tbsp Ghee, 5 cup Water, 0.5 grams Saffron, 15 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal?

About 591 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal

Name: Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 5 cup Water; 1 cup Raw Rice; 0.5 grams Saffron; 3 cup Rock Candy; 3 tbsp Ghee; 15 Cashew (half)

45 min
not spicy
Serves 8

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Pongal, Natarajar Kovil Pongal · Veg · Rice dishes, Tiffin

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Chidambaram kalkandu pongal, or Natarajar Kovil pongal: raw rice cooked soft and mashed with kalkandu, saffron and ghee. Serves 8, 45 minutes, with video.

Good for: Pongal, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja

Ingredients

6 items

8 people

Water5 cup
Raw Rice1 cup
Saffron0.5 grams
Rock Candy3 cup
Ghee3 tbsp
Cashew (half)15

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 8 people
Energy	591kcal	4728kcal
Protein	2.1g	17g
Carbohydrate	134g	1075g
Fat	6.6g	53g
Fibre	0.4g	3.2g
Sugar	113g	901g

Cookd masalas for rock candy

Sambar Masala
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Method

1
Bring the water to a boil. Then add the rice. Mix well to combine, and cover with a lid. Place a heavy weight on the lid and cook for 45 minutes. Once cooked, add saffron and mash the rice well.
WaterRaw RiceSaffron
2
On low heat, add the kalkandu and continuously mix until combined well. The mixture will loosen first before thickening up again.
Rock Candy
3
In a separate pan, add ghee. Once hot, add the cashews and fry until lightly golden brown. Then add the raisins, and immediately turn the flame off. As soon as the raisins puff, add the mixture to the rice mixture and combine.
GheeCashew (half)

Before you start

How long does Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal take?: 45 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal?: 3 cup Rock Candy, 1 cup Raw Rice, 3 tbsp Ghee, 5 cup Water, 0.5 grams Saffron, 15 Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chidambaram Kalkandu Pongal?: About 591 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.