Kalkandu Pongal

Name: Kalkandu Pongal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: raw rice; water; saffron; kalkandu; ghee; cashew nuts

10 mins prepServes 5

Kalkandu Pongal is a sweet dish made from raw rice and flavored with saffron and kalkandu. This dessert is traditionally made for Tamil New Year, bringing sweetness and warmth to the festivities. This delightful recipe combines rice, ghee, and nuts, creating a rich and flavorful dish that is perfect for celebrations.

5 servings

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1: Bring the water to a boil. Then add the rice.

2: Mix well to combine and cover with a lid. Place a heavy weight on the lid and cook for 45 minutes.

3: Once cooked, add saffron and mash the rice well.

4: On low heat, add the kalkandu and continuously mix until combined well. The mixture will loosen first before thickening up again.

5: In a separate pan, add ghee. Once hot, add the cashews and fry until lightly golden brown.

6: Then add the raisins and immediately turn the flame off. As soon as the raisins puff, add the mixture to the rice mixture and combine.

7: Enjoy this divine dessert.

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