Oats Pongal

Now-a-days many of us are trying to include Oats in our regular diet. Oats are believed to have a lot of health benefits. It is gaining a huge popularity because of its high fiber content and is treated as a good and heavy breakfast items.. So one such recipe with Oats …

Ingredients :

1 cup Quick Oats(Old fashioned Oats)

¼ cup Moong dal

Peppercorns powdered – 2tsp

Water – 3 cups

Ghee + Oil – 2tsp

Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp

Cashew nuts – a fistful

Salt as required

Curry leaves or Cilantro for garnishing.

Method:

•     First dry roast Moong dal in a pan and pressure cook it with 1 cup of water for 2 whistles.
•     Heat Oil + Ghee in a pan and splutter in Cumin Seeds. Once they turn brown, add    the cashew nuts.   Add the powdered peppercorn.

•     Now add 3 cups of water. Once the water starts boiling, add the oats. Keep stirring for 4 to 5 mins.

• Now add the cooked moong dal.

• At this stage add chopped coriander leaves or mint leaves.

•  Garnish with Cilantro or curry leaves.

My Notes:

•      Take care not to cook Moong dal too mushy. It has to be soft but crunchier to give a good taste to this pongal.
•      You can use only ghee instead of Oil and Ghee

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