Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.75 cup

Instant Oats

dry roasted

0.5 cup

Yellow Moong Dal

split

1 cup

Spinach

chopped

1 cup

Water

2 tsp

Cumin seeds

15 unit

Whole Black Peppercorns

1 sprig

Curry leaves

1 tsp

Asafoetida

1 unit

Green Chilli

slit

15 unit

Cashew nuts

2 tbsp

Ghee

1 tsp

Salt

Step 1
~4 min

Dry roast the oats for 5 minutes and keep aside.

Step 2
~4 min

Pressure cook the moong dal along with chopped spinach for 2 whistles.

Step 3
~4 min

Heat a heavy bottomed pan and add ghee.

Step 4
~4 min

When ghee heats, add cashewnuts and fry until brownish. Remove and keep aside.

Step 5
~4 min

In the same pan, add more ghee if needed.

Step 6
~4 min

Add cumin seeds and after they crackle add black peppercorns, curry leaves, slit green chilli and asafoetida.

Step 7
~4 min

Add the roasted oats and mix well.

Step 8
~4 min

Add water, 1/4 cup at a time, mix and cook until oats are cooked.

Step 9
~4 min

Add the pressure cooked spinach and moong dal to the pan with oats. Mix well.

Step 10
~4 min

Add salt to taste and garnish with roasted cashewnuts.

Step 11
~4 min

Serve hot Oats And Spinach Pongal with ghee and raita.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast oats until fragrant for enhanced flavor.

Adjust water quantity for desired consistency.

Add other vegetables like carrots or beans.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be partially made ahead by pressure cooking the dal and spinach.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with raita or chutney.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Lauki Raita
Coconut Chutney

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tamil Nadu

Cultural Significance

Pongal is a popular dish in South India, often made during the Pongal harvest festival.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Pongal Festival

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Healthy Eating

Popularity Score

70/100

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