## Foxtail Millet Pongal Recipe (South Indian Recipes Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe

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

**Yields:** 15 servings
**Prep time:** 70 minutes
**Cook time:** 35 minutes
**Total time:** 105 minutes

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

### Ingredients for Foxtail Millet Pongal Recipe:

* 1/2 cup Foxtail Millet
* 1/2 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
* 2 Green Chillies
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 8 Cashew nuts
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 teaspoon Ginger – chopped
* 2 tablespoon Ghee
* 1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
* Salt – to taste

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Foxtail Millet Pongal Recipe:

1. To prepare Foxtail Millet Pongal, first dry roast foxtail millet and moong dal in a hot kadai.
2. This will bring nice aroma to the Pongal.
3. Wash & soak roasted foxtail millet and moong dal together for about 1 hour.
4. Soaking helps in faster cooking.
5. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked millet, dal, 4 cups of water, whole green chilies and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until soft.
6. Once pressure is released, remove the cooker lid and mash the mixture using a ladle.
7. In a deep bottom pan, add ghee and roast cashews in hot ghee until they turn golden brown.
8. Remove cashews and keep them aside.
9. Into the same pan, add oil, once hot, add cumin seeds, peppercorns, asafoetida, salt, chopped ginger and curry leaves.
10. Sauté for a minute or two.
11. Now add cooked foxtail millet – dal and mix it well making sure no lumps are formed.
12. Reduce the flame and cook it for 5 minutes.
13. Serve the Foxtail Millet Pongal hot with red chilli coconut chutney and Mixed Vegetable Sambar or even spicy lemon pickle goes well with Pongal.

### Tips for the Best Foxtail Millet Pongal Recipe:

* 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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