Wednesday, April 02, 2014

KAVUNI ARISI SWEET PONGAL


 
 
This rice is being called  as ' the queen of the kings'!! The Kavuni Rice is  highly rich in Vitamin B. This  rice is a fibrous & highly nutritious grain, packed with all the essential amino acids, iron, zinc, copper, carotene and several important vitamins. It is the best antioxidant, which is believed to be  very good for those who are suffering from back pain.
 
This is a sweet recipe using this rice.
 
 
 கவுனி அரிசி இனிப்பு பொங்கல் !!
 
Ingredients:

Kavuni arisi [Kavuni Rice]- 1 cup

powdered sugar with 5 cardamoms- 1 cup

ghee- 1 tbsp

cashew nuts-10 [optional]

shredded coconut- half cup

salt- a pinch

Procedure:

wash the rice several times and soak it with clear water which must be 1 inch above the rice level.

Soak the rice over night.

In the morning cook the rice with the same water and salt in a pressure cooker for 7 whistles.

When the rice is still hot, mash it with the help of a masher.

Then add the sugar and mix well.

Then add the shredded coconut and again mix well.

Fry the cashew nuts in ghee to golden brown and pour it on the rice and mix well.

The nutritious and tasty Kavuni Rice sweet pongal is ready now!!.

 

2 comments:

  1. Wow, wat a catchy and irresistible sweet pongal, i can have a bowl of this delicious pongal.

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