Semiya/vermicelli pongal

Name: Semiya/vermicelli pongal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 cup Semiya/Vermicelli; 1/4 cup moong dhal; 3/4 cup shredded jaggery; 2 pods of elaichi/cardamom; 1/4 cup of sliced almonds/ handful of cashews; handful of raisins; 3 tablespoon of shredded coconut (optional); 2 tablespoon ghee

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Main Dish

Very Easy

40 min

Ingredients

1 cup Semiya/Vermicelli
1/4 cup moong dhal
3/4 cup shredded jaggery
2 pods of elaichi/cardamom
1/4 cup of sliced almonds/ handful of cashews
handful of raisins
3 tablespoon of shredded coconut (optional)
2 tablespoon ghee

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time25 min

Boil the jaggery in 1/2 cup of water and filter through a mesh, just to avoid any impurities.
Take 1/4 cup of moong dhal in a microwave safe dish , add 1/2 cup of water and cook for 5-6 minutes.
The dhal should be in a 3/4 th cooked state, need not be mushy. Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan and fry the raisins and almonds till golden.
Keep aside. In the same pan roast the vermicelli till slightly golden. Boil 2 cups of water in a pan and add the roasted vermicelli and cook till all te water is absorbed.
Now add the melted jaggery, crushed cardamom, cooked moong dhal and stir well. ,
Cook in medium heat until all the water is absorbed.
Stir in the roasted almonds/cashews, raisins, coconut and another tablespoon of ghee.
Mix well and serve warm.