Start your day tomorrow with a healthy breakfast courtesy our customer Ms. Asha Krishnakumar

Millets are a good and healthy substitute for raw rice Venn Pongal. The recipe uses the same spices and condiments, except with just a little extra water to cook the millets.

Varagu Arasi (Kodo Millet) Coriander Pongal

Varagu arasi- 3/4 Cup
Paasi parappu – 1/4 Cup (Moong Dal)
Coriander small bunch
Green chilli – 2
Ginger small piece

Tempering:
1 Tablespoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon cumin seeds
1 Tablespoon finely chopped ginger
2 Tablespoons oil

METHOD

1. Grind coriander leaves, green chilli, ginger in the Ultra Vario+ Mixer Grinder small jar at speed 3
2. Wash and soak varagu arasi with paasi parappu.
3. Transfer the soaked millet parappu along with the grinded coriander paste in to the Ultra Endura+ Pressure Pan. Add 3-3.5 cups of water and salt as required.
4. Keep to full fire. After 3 whistles, simmer it for 2 whistles (time taken is 5 minutes). Switch off and allow the heat to come down.
5. In a separate pan, temper oil, pepper, cumin seed, chopped ginger and curry leaves.
6. Add this to the Pongal.

Serve with a dollop of ghee and freshly ground coconut chutney for a satisfying breakfast. It’s filling enough to be enjoyed over a leisurely lunch too.