How to Cook Chakkara Pongali

Ingredients for Chakkara Pongali :

• 1 cup rice
• 3 tablespoon chana dal
• 6 tablespoon sugar
• 6 tablespoon ghee
• 4 tablespoon grated coconut
• 8 cashews
• 2 tablespoon raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered green cardamom
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cup water

How to Cook Chakkara Pongali :

1. To begin with, take rice and wash it under running water and keep aside. Then, take a pressure cooker, place it on medium flame, pour oil. Once heated, add chana dal and roast it for a while or until it turns golden brown.
2. Next, add rice along with water and give 2-3 whistles. Once done, mash the mixture with the help of the back of a spoon. Then, add grated coconut, milk, sugar along with cardamom powder and stir well.
3. Turn the flame to medium low and let simmer for about five minutes. Add water according to the desired consistency. Lastly, place a pan on medium flame, add ghee and roast the cashews in it. Once done, transfer them in pongal and serve.