How long does Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal serve?

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

Is Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal?

1 cup Kuthiraivali/ Barnyard Millet, ½ cup Moong Dal, 5 Green Chilli, 15 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Ghee, 1½ tsp Rock Salt, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal?

About 356 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal

Name: Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Kuthiraivali/ Barnyard Millet; ½ cup Moong Dal; As Needed Water; 3½ cup Water; 1½ tsp Rock Salt; 2 tbsp Ghee; 2 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 5 Green Chilli; 2 tsp Ginger, Chopped; 15 Cashew (half)

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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2 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 Authentic Horsetail Millet Pongal, Kuthiraivali Pongal · Veg · Tiffin, Dal

Tiffin Dal One-pot meals Gluten-free

Kuthiraivali arisi pongal of barnyard millet and moong dal pressure-cooked, with ghee, cumin, pepper and cashews. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Pongal, Rainy Day

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Kuthiraivali/ Barnyard Millet1 cup
Moong Dal½ cup
WaterAs Needed
Water3½ cup
Rock Salt1½ tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Cumin2 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Green Chilli5
Ginger, Chopped2 tsp
Cashew (half)15

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	356kcal	1424kcal
Protein	11g	44g
Carbohydrate	59g	236g
Fat	11g	44g
Fibre	10g	41g
Sugar	0.7g	2.8g

Cookd masalas for kuthiraivali/ barnyard millet

Idly - Dosa Sambar Masala
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Method

1
Wash and strain the kuthiraivali (horsetail millet) and moong dal. Add it to a pressure cooker along with 3 ½ cups of water and salt. Cover and pressure cook it for 4 whistles. Let the steam reduce gradually.
Kuthiraivali/ Barnyard MilletMoong DalWaterWaterRock Salt
2
For the tempering, heat a pan and add ghee. Add the cumin seeds, Green Chilli, ginger and let it crackle. Add the cashew nuts and let it start to brown. Add the tempering to themixture in the cooker and give it a good mix. Serve it hot with chutney.
GheeCuminBlack PeppercornsGreen ChilliGingerCashew (half)

Before you start

How long does Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal?: 1 cup Kuthiraivali/ Barnyard Millet, ½ cup Moong Dal, 5 Green Chilli, 15 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Ghee, 1½ tsp Rock Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal?: About 356 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes

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Divya PSeptember 2024
it became thick but the taste was toooo good ♥️ Everyone loved it ❤️‍🔥
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shalu ritaMarch 2024
Thankyou for the recipe 🫰