How long does Pongal Cookies take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Pongal Cookies serve?

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

Is Pongal Cookies vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Pongal Cookies 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 Pongal Cookies?

1½ cup Maida, 10 Cashew (half), 6 tbsp Ghee, 1½ tsp Cumin, 2 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Pongal Cookies?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Pongal Cookies?

About 142 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Pongal Cookies

Name: Pongal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1½ tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1½ cup Maida; 10 Cashew (half); 1 tsp Salt; 6 tbsp Ghee; 3 tbsp Water

40 min
mild
Serves 12

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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

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Pongal cookies of maida, ghee, cashews, cumin, black pepper and crisp curry leaves, baked at 180C. Mild, makes 12, 40 minutes plus freezing, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Ingredients

8 items

12 people

Cumin1½ tsp
Black Peppercorns2 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Maida1½ cup
Cashew (half)10
Salt1 tsp
Ghee6 tbsp
Water3 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 12 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 12 people
Energy	142kcal	1704kcal
Protein	2g	24g
Carbohydrate	14g	172g
Fat	8.4g	101g
Fibre	0.7g	8.4g
Sugar	0.1g	1.2g

Cookd masalas for maida

Method

1
In a pan, dry roast the cumin seeds, and peppercorns. Dry roast the curry leaves until crispy. In a mixie, grind the cumin and pepper coarsely. Add the curry leaves and pulse blend 1-2 times.
CuminBlack PeppercornsCurry leaves
2
In a bowl, add the maida. Add the spices, cashew bits and salt. Mix well. Add the ghee 1 tbsp at a time and make a rough crumble-like texture.
MaidaCashew (half)SaltGhee
3
Add 2-3 tbsp of cold water and form a dough. Roll this into a log and freeze for 30 mins.
Water
4
Cut into even discs and place on a baking tray with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20mins at 180°C, the edges and bottom must be golden. Cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

Before you start

How long does Pongal Cookies take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Pongal Cookies serve?: 12. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Pongal Cookies vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Pongal Cookies 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 Pongal Cookies?: 1½ cup Maida, 10 Cashew (half), 6 tbsp Ghee, 1½ tsp Cumin, 2 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Pongal Cookies?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Pongal Cookies?: About 142 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.