Traditional Pongal
In a pan add 1 cup raw rice.
Add ½ cup moong dal.
Fry it until light golden colour.
Wash once after frying.
Add 1 ½ litre of milk with it.
Put on low heat and cook till the rice lentils become mushy.
Add 2 ½ cups of jaggery to a pan.
Add a little water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once the jaggery dissolves, set aside.
Drain and add jaggery syrup to the rice.
After mixing, bring to a boil for 2 - 3 minutes.
Add 1 tsp ghee to a pan.
Add the cashew nuts and fry until light golden brown.
Add raisins and fry till done.
Add the roasted cashews and raisins.
Add a little ghee and mix well.
Then crush 3 cardamoms and add.
Then add 3 cloves lightly crushed.
Add a little more ghee if needed.
Delicious akkaravadisal is ready to serve.