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Healthy Oats Pongal

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

This healthy dish will give your sweetie pie a rich dose of protein and fibre. It's a very simple and interesting way of preparing a power packed meal at home.

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    Ingredients:

    (Measuring cup used, 1 cup=250ml). 1 cup moong dal (slightly fried), 2 cups white oats, ¼ tsp of turmeric, 4 cups of water.

    For tadka- 2 tsp oil, ¼ tsp mustard, ¼ tsp crushed black pepper, ½ tsp cumin seeds/ jeera, 1 green chilli, pinch of asafoetida/hing, few curry leaves.

    For garnishing- 2 to 3 tsp of pure cow ghee, Salt as required

     

    Steps:

    1. Take moong dal in a saucepan and fry until golden brown. Keep aside.

    2. Mix oats and the fried moong dal together in a bowl and add 4 cups of water to it. Add turmeric and salt to the mixture and place the bowl in a pressure cooker.

    3. Cook for 4 whistles and keep aside.

    4. In a saucepan, add oil and all the ingredients for tadka and saute for 2 minutes.

    5. Add the cooked dal and oats to the tadka and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. (Make sure the cooked oats is not very thick. Let it be a little watery, as it will be easy for your little one to eat).

    6. Finally add pure cow ghee and give a gentle stir.

    7. Transfer into a serving bowl.

    8. Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

     

    Tasty oats pongal! is ready to treat !

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

     

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