Banana Pongal, Sweet South Indian Banana Porridge


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Banana Pongal, Sweet South Indian Banana Porridge

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કેળાનું પોંગલ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Banana Pongal, Sweet South Indian Banana Porridge in Gujarati) 

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Here is a traditional South Indian treat, which is prepared during most religious functions, especially during the harvest festival of Sankrant .


Of a consistency similar to khichdi, the Sweet Banana Pongal features a jaggery-flavoured mixture of cooked rice and lentils, served with a garnish of chopped bananas. An assortment of spices are used to impart an intense flavour to this rich dish.


As a variant, you can add a few crushed cloves too to the tempering to get a spicier taste. Make sure you lace the Sweet Pongal with melted ghee, as that boosts the aroma and flavour tremendously.

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Banana Pongal, Sweet South Indian Banana Porridge recipe - How to make Banana Pongal, Sweet South Indian Banana Porridge

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     6Makes 6 servings (6serving )
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Ingredients
Method
    Method
  1. Combine the dals in abroad non-stick pan and dry roast on a medium flame for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine the roasted dals, rice, milk and 2½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 6 whistles.
  3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
  4. Combine the jaggery and ¾ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  5. Add the cooked rice-dal mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes ,while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
  6. For the tempering, heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan, add the cashewnuts and raisins and sauté on a slow flame for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the tempering to the jaggery-rice mixture, along with cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and saffron, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the bananas, mix well and serve immediately topped with melted ghee.


Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy540 cal
Protein7.7 g
Carbohydrates91.9 g
Fiber3 g
Fat14.9 g
Cholesterol5.3 mg
Sodium30.3 mg

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Banana Pongal, Sweet South Indian Banana Porridge
5
 on 27 May 20 07:17 PM


Tried this, its simply amazing... loved the jaggery taste , along with bananas ... very tasty
Banana Pongal
5
 on 15 Dec 15 05:23 PM


Banana pongal.. This is a perfect south indian recipe for pongal.. the aroma of the ghee and the flavour of the jaggery is just superb.. And the tempering of the nuts.. added.. gives a nice crunch in every bite with soft sweet bananas.. which is an additional taste to the pongal.. Must try.. surely you will love it..