Pudina Khara Pongal Recipe (Rice and Lentils Cooked With Mint Leaves & Mild Spices)

Step 1: To begin making Pudina Khara Pongal Recipe, wash and soak the rice and dal for 20 minutes

Step 2: Make a paste of mint/pudina, coriander, green chilli and ginger using a mixer grinder and keep aside

Step 3: Now, heat oil in the pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds and let it crackle

Step 4: Add the soaked rice and dal and fry for a few minutes

Step 5: Add the mint coriander paste and saute for a minute

Step 6: Add 5 cups of water, season with salt and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles and keep aside

Step 7: In the mean prepare the tadka by heating ghee in a small tadka pan

Step 8: Add in the cumin seeds, peppercorns and let it crackle

Step 9: Add the cashew halves and fry till they turn golden

Step 10: Add the curry leaves and asafoetida and turn off the flame

Step 11: Once the pressure has been released, open the lid and mash the pongal mixture

Step 12: Add in the tadka over it and Serve the Pudina Khara Pongal Recipe along with Kathirikai Gothsu Recipe (Spicy and Tangy Eggplant Curry)and South Indian Coconut Chutney for a relaxed weekend breakfast