Festival Sakkarai Pongal

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Dry roast moong dal until aromatic, then wash with rice.

2. 2

   Pressure cook rice and dal until soft and mash lightly.

3. 3

   Melt jaggery with a little water and strain.

4. 4

   Simmer the cooked rice mixture with jaggery syrup until glossy.

5. 5

   Finish with ghee-roasted cashews, raisins, and cardamom.