Thinai Pongal ~ Foxtail millet Pongal

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Thinai rice (Foxtail millet )
• 1/4 cup Moong dal
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp peppercorns
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 spring curry leaves
• 1 No Red chilly
• 2 tbsp cashew (broken)

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash thinai rice and moong dhal and soak it in water for an hour.

2. 2

   Cook it for 4 whistles with 4 cups water and salt required. 1:4 ratio.

3. 3

   Once its mushy and completely cooked, add the seasoning.

4. 4

   For seasoning, Heat oil and ghee mixture in a tadka, add cumin seeds ,peppercorns ,curry leaves, red chilly and cashew. Saute until cumin and cashew turns brown. Add to the pongal. Mix well and serve hot with sambar.