Thinai Arisi Pongal

தினை அரிசி பொங்கல்

Thinai Arisi Pongal

Thinai Arisi Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish, revered not just for its delightful taste but also for its ancient roots. Foxtail millet, known as Thinai in Tamil, has been cultivated in India since antiquity, finding its place in various cultural and religious rituals. This dish is commonly prepared during the harvest festival of Pongal, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. Combining the nuttiness of foxtail millet with the creaminess of moong dal, this recipe brings a piece of South Indian heritage to your table, infused with spices that awaken the senses and warm the soul.
Thinai Arisi Pongal
  • Type of Dish:

    Type of Dish:

    Main Course

  • Decade:

    Decade:

    2nd century

  • City:

    City:

    Ariyalur

  • State:

    State:

    Tamil Nadu

  • Country:

    Country:

    India

  • Language:

    Language:

    Tamil

This traditional South Indian dish combines the nuttiness of foxtail millet with the creaminess of moong dal, creating a flavorful dish infused with spices that warm the soul.
MAIN INGREDIENTS
Foxtail Millet

Foxtail Millet

Moong Dal

Moong Dal

Ghee

Ghee

RECIPE CARD

Thinai Arisi Pongal

Thinai Arisi Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish, revered not just for its delightful taste but also for its ancient roots. Foxtail millet, known as Thinai in Tamil, has been cultivated in India since antiquity, finding its place in various cultural and religious rituals. This dish is commonly prepared during the harvest festival of Pongal, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. Combining the nuttiness of foxtail millet with the creaminess of moong dal, this recipe brings a piece of South Indian heritage to your table, infused with spices that awaken the senses and warm the soul.
Thinai Arisi Pongal
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
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Cuisine
South Indian
Course:
Main Course
Diet:
Vegetarian

Instructions

  • Pressure cook the millet and dal with water for 5 whistles. Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening. Let the mixture cool slightly.
  • Coarsely grind the black pepper and cumin seeds using a mortar and pestle.
  • In a pan, heat the ghee and roast the cashew nuts until golden.
  • Add the minced ginger, curry leaves, and chopped green chilli to the pan. Stir in the ground cumin-pepper mixture and roast for 20 seconds.
  • Incorporate the cooked millet-dal mixture and salt into the pan. Mix well, allowing the flavors to meld together for a minute or two over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm, enjoying the comfort and simplicity of this ancient dish.

Notes

  1. Adjust the green chilli quantity according to your spice preference.
  1. For a vegan version, replace ghee with oil.

Nutrition Info (Approximate Values)

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Benefits

  1. Protein rich
  1. High Fibre
  1. Anti-oxidant
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