## Up to Rice Pongal Recipe -Kodo Millet Pongal (South Indian Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Up to Rice Pongal Recipe -Kodo Millet Pongal** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes South Indian Breakfast**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 19 minutes
**Cook time:** 50 minutes
**Total time:** 69 minutes

**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** South Indian Breakfast
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Up to Rice Pongal Recipe -Kodo Millet Pongal:

* 1 cup Kodo millet – (varagu arisi)
* 1/4 cup Green Moong Dal (Split)
* 3 cups Water
* 1 pinch Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* Salt – to taste
* 1 teaspoon Ghee
* 1 teaspoon Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera) – coarsely powdered
* 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns – coarsely powdered
* 1/2 inch Ginger – finely chopped
* 1 sprig Curry leaves – roughly torn
* Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Up to Rice Pongal Recipe -Kodo Millet Pongal:

1. wash and soak moong dal and Varagu arisi for 30 minutes.
2. Drain the water from the dal and varagu arisi and add them to a pressure cooker, add fresh water, turmeric powder, salt and pressure cook up to 3 to 4 whistles.
3. Switch off the heat and allow the pressure to release.
4. Now we will temper the Varagu Arisi PongalHeat a tadka pan with ghee and sesame oil and temper with ingredients given under ‘ for tempering’ which is the cumin seeds, whole back peppercorn, ginger, curry leaves and asafoetida.
5. Add it to the cooked dal and varagu arisi mixture.
6. Stir well to combine and serve hot.
7. Serve Varagu Arisi Pongal with Mysore Chutney and Andhra Style Paruppu Podi for a simple and healthy meal.

### Tips for the Best Up to Rice Pongal Recipe -Kodo Millet Pongal:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.

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