Up to Rice Pongal Recipe -Kodo Millet Pongal

Step 1: To begin making the Varagu Arisi Pongal recipe, wash and soak moong dal and Varagu arisi for 30 minutes

Step 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

Step 3: Switch off the heat and allow the pressure to release

Step 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

Step 5: Add it to the cooked dal and varagu arisi mixture

Step 6: Stir well to combine and serve hot

Step 7: Serve Varagu Arisi Pongal with Mysore Chutney and Andhra Style Paruppu Podi for a simple and healthy meal