Soft Idli Recipe – Fluffy South Indian Idli at Home
Soft, fluffy idli made from fermented rice and urad dal batter — a classic South Indian breakfast served with coconut chutney and sambar.
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Soft rice and moong dal seasoned generously with cumin, pepper, ginger and cashews.
About
Ven Pongal is a familiar breakfast built around soft rice and moong dal seasoned generously with cumin, pepper, ginger and cashews. It is filling without feeling heavy and tastes best straight from the pan or steamer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
360
Fat
10.00g
Carbs
57.00g
Protein
11.00g
Fiber
6.00g
Sugar
3.00g
Ingredients
8 Items
Scale to:
1 cup rice
0.5 cup moong dal
1 tsp black pepper
1.5 tsp cumin seeds
1 inch ginger
15 pieces cashews
2 tbsp ghee
10 leaves curry leaves
Tags
VegetarianEgg FreeIndiaBreakfastPongalComfort Food
Instructions
Follow along step-by-step.
1
Dry-roast moong dal for a minute, then wash it with the rice.
2
Pressure-cook rice and dal with extra water until very soft and porridge-like.
3
Heat ghee, fry cashews, then add cumin, crushed pepper, ginger and curry leaves.
4
Pour the tempering over the pongal, mix well and serve immediately.
Notes & Tips
Notes:
Pongal should be loose and soft; add hot water if it tightens while standing. Nutrition values are approximate per serving.
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