Chakkara Pongali (Sweet Pongal)

Ingredients:

• Rice - 1/2 Cup.
• Mung dal + Chana dal - (3:1) - 1/2 cup (Lentils).
• Ghee (Butter)
• Cashewnuts
• kismis
• Milk - 1 cup
• Sugar - 1.5 cups
• Cardamom powder

Preparation:

Heat ghee in a pan and fry the cashewnuts and kismiss till brown and keep it aside.

In the same ghee fry the mung dal and chana dal for some time and then fry the rice. Add 2 cups of water and allow the rice to cook. Stir in between continuosly. Once the water is gone add the milk. Let it cook with the milk. Once the rice is completely cooked add sugar. Dont worry if the cooked pongali is hard because when its mixed with sugar it becomes soft.

Season it with cashewnuts, kismiss and Cardamom powder.

Serve Hot or cold.