Sweet Pongal With Condensed Milk Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak rice and moong dal for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Pressure cook the soaked rice and dal with water until soft and mushy.
• STEP 3.In a separate pan, melt ghee and add cashews and raisins. Fry until golden brown.
• STEP 4.Add the cooked rice and dal mixture to the pan and mix well.
• STEP 5.In another pan, melt jaggery with a little water to make a syrup.
• STEP 6.Add the jaggery syrup to the rice and dal mixture and mix well.
• STEP 7.Add condensed milk and cardamom powder to the pan and cook on low heat for a few minutes.
• STEP 8.Garnish with roasted nuts and serve warm or chilled.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the rice and dal before cooking to ensure they cook evenly and become soft.
• Adjust the sweetness according to your preference by adding more or less jaggery.
• You can add a pinch of saffron strands for a beautiful color and aroma.
• For a healthier version, you can use brown rice instead of white rice.
• To enhance the flavor, roast the moong dal before cooking.

Storage and Serving

• Sweet Pongal can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
• Serve as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet snack with tea or coffee.
• Garnish with additional nuts and a sprinkle of cardamom powder for an extra touch of flavor.