Festivals and food are directly proportional. Food is the centre focus of celebrations and even acts as a stimulus for people to meet and greet. One such is Pongal. It's a method to reminisce with friends, family, and co-workers about beautiful times spent together. That's why, even when individuals relocate, they tend to carry a lot of local ingredients with them since that's what they're accustomed to eating and finding comfort in.
Inspired by this, True Elements offers a healthy recipe for Pongal for people who have migrated across the country and cannot prepare the delicious Pongal. But now, they too can celebrate by themselves while retaining the essence of the festival because what’s more comforting than a warm, delicious soup?
Healthy Pongal Recipe By Food Tech Scientist at True Elements Pavitra K
Feel the essence of Pongal even if you can't celebrate it as you do at home! Make this Pongal a healthy one and still find yourself indulging in mouth-watering oats, fresh and tasty sprouts and also adding a touch of festivity with the only ghee that brings us closer to our roots, all coming together to create an undeniable soupy Pongal that is perfect for the winter! This time, you can stick to your healthy routine while also celebrating the festival with a healthy, soupy and wintery twist!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sprouted whole green gram
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
- 1 cup True Elements oats Pongal
- 5 cups water
- 1 tsp ghee
Directions
- Add 1 tablespoon ghee to a heated pan.
- Add 1 cup Oats Pongal and roast for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook for about 7 minutes while adding 5 cups of water to this.
- Soupy Pongal is now ready- do not let all the water evaporate.
- Add some chopped coriander leaves and sprouted whole green gram before serving.
- Enjoy hot! You can add some fresh ground black pepper for a more spicy taste.
