Millet Pongal(Sweet)

Foxtail millet sweet pongal using jaggery and moong dal . Droolicous !!!

Preparation Time: 5 minutes(not including soaking time)
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Serves : 2

METHOD:

Moong dal - 1/4 cup
Foxtail millet/Thinai - 1/2 cup
Jaggery -1/2 cup
Milk -1 cup
Water -1.5 cup
Cashews - 3 to 4 no.s
Cardamom powder - as required
Almonds - as required for garnishing
Ghee - 1 tablespoon

INGREDIENTS:

1. Soak moong dal in cold water for 30 minutes. In a small pan, take 1/2 cup jaggery and add 1/2 cup water and allow it to boil till the jaggery completely dissolves. Now filter the impurities and keep the jaggery water aside.

2. Now in a pan, add 1 tablespoon ghee and add cashews.

3. Now add soaked and drained moong dal. Add 1 cup milk and 1 cup water. Allow the contents to boil well. Keep stirring in between to avoid burning. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, till the moong dal is 70 % cooked. When you touch and squeeze the moong bean it will be soft . That is the consistency.

4. Now add washed and drained foxtail millet( no need to soak millet in prior). Mix well and allow it to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Then add jaggery water and allow it to boil. You can see slowly, the mixture thickens.

5. After adding jaggery water, cook for 3 to 4 minutes.The mixture thickens well and comes together. When you touch the millet, it should be soft and mushy.Switch off the stove and add cardamom powder and mix well.

6. Foxtail millet sweet pongal is ready !. Before serving, add chopped almonds or any nuts of your choice.

SEE ALSO MY OTHER SWEET RECIPES: http://jothicookingbook.blogspot.tw/search/label/Sweets