Kodo Millet (Varagu) Pongal

Step by step method

• Step 1

  Dry roast the moong dal in a kadai until it turns to golden colour and you get a nice aroma, stirring it continuously. Transfer to a plate and keep it aside to cool.

• Step 2

  Clean the kodo millet and moong dal and soak them together for 30 minutes.

• Step 3

  Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a cooker and add cumin seeds, pepper, green chillies, ginger, and curry leaves and saute them for 3 to 4 minutes.

• Step 4

  Add water and let it come to a boil. Now add the millet and dal with the contents in the cooker, and stir well to combine.

• Step 5

  Add salt and stir once again and close the cooker with the lid. Cook it for 2 whistles. Reduce the flame to a minimum and cook for 3 to 5 minutes and put off the stove.

• Step 6

  Heat the remaining ghee in a frying pan and add the cashews, badam and a few curry leaves and saute them until they become crispy

• Step 7

  Finally, add the coriander leaves and transfer the content to the pongal and mix gently to combine all.

• Tasty and healthy millet pongal is ready for serving.