Saamai (Little Millet) Pongal Recipe by Latha Thamil
 Latha Thamil @LathaThamil Pongal is a popular breakfast dish in south India especially in Tamil Nadu. Pongal is usually made with rice and moong dal. In this recipe, I have replaced rice with saamai(little millet) which is a type of millets family. Millets are generally rich in Protein, fibre, calcium, Irons and other minerals. Pongal is a popular breakfast dish in south India especially in Tamil Nadu. Pongal is usually made with rice and moong dal. In this recipe, I have replaced rice with saamai(little millet) which is a type of millets family. Millets are generally rich in Protein, fibre, calcium, Irons and other minerals. Saamai (little millet) Pongal Share its first Cooksnap! Pongal is a popular breakfast dish in south India especially in Tamil Nadu. Pongal is usually made with rice and moong dal. In this recipe, I have replaced rice with saamai(little millet) which is a type of millets family. Millets are generally rich in Protein, fibre, calcium, Irons and other minerals. Pongal is a popular breakfast dish in south India especially in Tamil Nadu. Pongal is usually made with rice and moong dal. In this recipe, I have replaced rice with saamai(little millet) which is a type of millets family. Millets are generally rich in Protein, fibre, calcium, Irons and other minerals. Ingredients 3 servings 3/4 cup saamai 1/2 cup moong dal 4 1/4 cup water 1 tsp pepper 2 green chilly 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp ghee 1 pinch asafoetida Salt as required 3/4 cup saamai 1/2 cup moong dal 4 1/4 cup water 1 tsp pepper 2 green chilly 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp ghee 1 pinch asafoetida Salt as required Cooking Instructions 1 Wash saamai and moong dal together. 2 Add water and required salt. Pressure cook it for 3 whistles. 3 To Temper: Heat a small pan with ghee, add cashews and fry until golden brown. Keep aside. In the same pan, add cumin seeds, pepper, asafoetida, green chilly. Let it splutter. Pour this to cooked Pongal and stir it. 4 Serve with coconut chutney and sambar. 1 Wash saamai and moong dal together. 1 Wash saamai and moong dal together. 2 Add water and required salt. Pressure cook it for 3 whistles. 2 Add water and required salt. Pressure cook it for 3 whistles. 3 To Temper: Heat a small pan with ghee, add cashews and fry until golden brown. Keep aside. In the same pan, add cumin seeds, pepper, asafoetida, green chilly. Let it splutter. Pour this to cooked Pongal and stir it. 3 To Temper: Heat a small pan with ghee, add cashews and fry until golden brown. Keep aside. In the same pan, add cumin seeds, pepper, asafoetida, green chilly. Let it splutter. Pour this to cooked Pongal and stir it. 4 Serve with coconut chutney and sambar. 4 Serve with coconut chutney and sambar. Share its first Cooksnap! Cooksnaps Did you make this recipe? Share a picture of your creation! Copied! on May 26, 2020 18:08 I love to cook and explore new recipes. That is why I am here to share my recipes and learn new recipes. Let’s cook together 👩🏻‍🍳 Comments (3) Atam sho @cook_34120288 No need to soak saamai? Have heard millets need to be soaked for atleast 6-8 hours before cooking.. Similar Recipes More Recipes Tteokguk - Rice Cake Dumpling Soup | 10 Minutes Recipe for a Happy New Year 🌞🤍 10 minutes recipeㅣTomato Daisy Pizza 🍕 Watermelon Salad RecipeㅣA Perfect Summer Appetizer 🍉 Flower Garden Salad 🌼 Sweet Spring is Here! Cherry Tomato Tulip Salad 🍅🌷 Tteokguk - Rice Cake Dumpling Soup | 10 Minutes Recipe for a Happy New Year 🌞🤍 10 minutes recipeㅣTomato Daisy Pizza 🍕 Watermelon Salad RecipeㅣA Perfect Summer Appetizer 🍉 Flower Garden Salad 🌼 Sweet Spring is Here! Cherry Tomato Tulip Salad 🍅🌷 Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Gyoza dipping sauce Crispy chicken wings in sweet and spicy Chinese glaze Moist eggless banana bread Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes Sheet Pan Dinner Gyoza dipping sauce Crispy chicken wings in sweet and spicy Chinese glaze Moist eggless banana bread Franky Roll Chickpeas Soup Gobhi matar Meat pie Frozen Lemonade Arbi Masala Swiss Roll Chicken Tikka Biryani Baked Mutton with Potato Sewai katori mango custard Franky Roll Chickpeas Soup Gobhi matar Meat pie Frozen Lemonade Arbi Masala Swiss Roll Chicken Tikka Biryani Baked Mutton with Potato Sewai katori mango custard Cookpad Premium Find the most popular recipes on the top of your search results.