I have heard Athamma calling Ven Pongal as Pulagam and it is mostly made with whole split moong dal with rice. In fact, the way I make Ven Pongal is very different from the normal accepted way made in Tamil Nadu. But everybody at home is fine with the version I make. Still, as a way to make something that will suit more a diabetic palette, wanted to try husked whole green moong dal with rice.

I heard about this dish from Athamma so frequently that I thought we should make it sometimes. She used to make this and serve spice buttermilk along with it. This is not your typical food suitable for a diabetic diet. But we have made sure the fiber content is increased and rice is not much used. Ghee was completely ignored and well at the end of the day, eating this in moderation is all fine. Though some strictly say no for Rice, some do advise Rice to be included in a diabetic diet. So based on that, this dish per serving is very good.

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Husked whole green moong dal roasted.

Take rice and moong dal together

Wash and add water

Green Chilies, Cumin Seeds, Peppercorns, Garlic, Ginger and curry leaves for seasoning

Cooked dal and rice.

Season with the tempering ingredients.

Whole Green Moong dal Rice Pongal

Ingredients Needed

Rice - 3/4 cup
Husked Whole green moong dal, dry - 3/4 cup
Salt to taste
Water - 3 & 1/2 cup

For Seasoning

Green chilies - 3 -4
Whole peppercorns - 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 4-5
Garlic - 2 -3 cloves
Ginger - 2"
Oil - 1 tsp

Method to prepare:

Dry roast the moong dal till golden brown. Keep it aside for it to cool down.

Wash and soak rice for 20 mins.

Pressure cook both rice and dal with water for 3 whistles. Mash well a ladle.

Heat a pan with oil and temper with the seasoning ingredients. Pour over the cooked Pongal.

Serve hot with sambar or chutney

Notes:

The whole moong dal that I used is a dried dal and needs to be roasted well before cooking.
Since you are using only 1 tsp of oil, make sure to cook on slow flame.
Add more water if required to get a more gooey consistency.

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Whole Green Moong Dal Rice Porridge | Pasipayar Ven Pongal | Pesalu Pulagam | Diabetes Diet Food

Course Breakfast

Dish Type Pongal Recipes

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Comments

Champa says

April 10, 2011 at 2:50 am

Real nice one. Reminds me of the masala kichadi that I make. It has been fun doing this for a week.

harini-jaya says

April 10, 2011 at 3:04 am

Good one!

Coral says

April 10, 2011 at 5:41 am

my all time fav Mug khichadi....

sowmya's creative saga says

April 10, 2011 at 1:16 pm

nice post and looks really delicious..

Priya says

April 10, 2011 at 1:37 pm

WOnderful looking nutritious dish..super filling porridge..

SouthindianHome says

April 10, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Healthy kichadi. Ideal for kids as well

Suman Singh says

April 10, 2011 at 2:43 pm

Never made khichdi with moong dal..looks so healthy!Nice and easy recipe!!

SravsCulinaryConcepts says

April 10, 2011 at 4:27 pm

nice and healthy khichdi

Anusha Birlangi says

April 11, 2011 at 7:41 am

One of my fav comfort food!!!!

krishna says

April 11, 2012 at 10:46 pm

As per scriptural texts , the way
to prepare ven pongal is in the
ratio 3:1 for moong dal : rice or
at least 2.5 :1 . Prepare in this way
and see the taste . It will be
very tasty and wholesome and good
for diabetics too .

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Whole Green Moong Dal Rice Porridge | Pasipayar Ven Pongal | Pesalu Pulagam | Diabetes Diet Food

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