WHEAT RAVA PONGAL

 

 

Wheat rava pongal is an excellent breakfast option.You can even have it for dinner,but since sleeping is a sedentary activity , it is advisable to have light meal for dinner. Wheat rava is rich in insoluble fibre,vitamins and minerals.It helps in maintaining blood sugar levels due to low glycemic index. There are varied dishes prepared from this variant of semolina : Dosa, pongal,upma idli,bisibela bath,kesari and porridge.

                                                                                                                     

 

   

 

INGREDIENTS :

 

 

WHEAT RAVA-  1 CUP

 

MOONG DAL-  1/4 CUP

WATER-    4 CUPS

SALT TO TASTE

GHEE-   1 TBSP

SEASONING :

GHEE-  2 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS-  1 TSP

PEPPERCORNS- 3/ 4 TSP  CRUSHED

CASHEW NUTS-  10- 12 NOS

ASAFOETIDA-  3/4 TSP

CURRY LEAVES- 2 SPRIGS

GINGER GRATED-  1 TSP

                                                             

PROCEDURE  :

1.  In a pan heat a teaspoon of ghee and roast wheat rava till it is roasted with a slight change in the colour.

 

 

2.  In the same pan,add another teaspoon of  ghee and roast moong dal till nice smell emanates.

 

 

3. In a pressure cooker add 4 cups of water,salt and roasted wheat rava ,moong dal,a teaspoon of ghee and close the lid and pressure cook for 3 whistle and switch off.

 

 

 4. Prepare the seasoning by heating ghee in another pan. Splutter cumin seeds,crushed peppercorns,ginger gratings,asafoetida,cashewnuts and curry leaves.

5. After the heat subsides,open the pressure cooker and pour the seasoning over it and mix well. 

6. Serve with sambar and chutney of your choice.