Foxtail Millet Vegetable Pongal
BreakfastSouth Indian

Foxtail Millet Vegetable Pongal

Soft, ghee-slicked and heavy with cracked pepper and cumin, with beans and carrot folded through. Comfort food that eats like a proper meal.

30 minEasyServes 4Foxtail Millet

Ingredients

  • ·1 cup Sprouted Foxtail Millet (Thinai) Rava
  • ·½ cup moong dal
  • ·1 carrot, diced
  • ·½ cup green beans, chopped
  • ·1 tsp black pepper, cracked
  • ·1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ·8 curry leaves
  • ·2 tbsp ghee
  • ·Salt to taste
  • ·3 cups water

Method

  1. 1

    Dry roast rava and moong dal separately until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Pressure cook rava, dal, carrot, beans and water for 3 whistles.

  3. 3

    Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin, pepper and curry leaves.

  4. 4

    Add cooked pongal to the tempering. Mix well. Season and serve hot with chutney.