Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal
Also known as Authentic Horsetail Millet Pongal, Kuthiraivali Pongal · Veg · Tiffin, Dal
Good for: Pongal, Rainy Day
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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
Ingredients
11 itemsWaterAs Needed
Rock Salt1.5 tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Cumin2 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Ginger, Chopped2 tsp
Green Chilli5
Cashew (half)15
Kuthiraivali/ Barnyard Millet1 cup
Moong Dal½ cup
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
WaterRock SaltKuthiraivali/ Barnyard MilletMoong DalWater
- 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 PeppercornsGingerGreen ChilliCashew (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, 1.5 tsp Rock Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kuthiraivali Arisi Pongal?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- 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- D
Divya PSeptember 2024
it became thick but the taste was toooo good ♥️ Everyone loved it ❤️🔥
- S
shalu ritaMarch 2024
Thankyou for the recipe 🫰
