Chakkara Pongal
South Indian
Easy
DessertSweet Chakkara Pongal Festive Recipe
Chakkara Pongal
32 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Sweet Chakkara Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish prepared during harvest festivals like Pongal and Makar Sankranti. The combination of rice, moong dal, and jaggery simmered in ghee makes it aromatic and comforting. Garnished with roasted cashews, coconut, and raisins, it’s often offered as prasadam in temples and shared with family and friends during festive meals.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
¾ cupRice
½ cup Moong Dal
½ tspCrushed Cardamom
1 cupJaggery
15-20Cashews
3 tbspGhee
2 tbspRaisins
2Cloves
A pinchEdible Camphor
2 tbspCoconut
As requiredWater