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Published May 16, 2019 | Pongal | One Comment Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Known as samba rava or godhumai rava in Tamil, Sama Rava Pongal mainly consists of rava made from wheat. This is the same dish what we know as dalia/ lapsi in Hindi.Samba rava is widely used to make a variety of dishes across the country as it is made from one of the highest qualities of wheat. Samba rava is also considered as a whole grain in itself. The nutrients are retained since the making process does not include polishing of the grains.Dishes made with this rava are rich in fiber, magnesium and phosphorous and low in fat and calories. These factors make it easy to digest and it is also believed to control sugar. One can choose to cook a rava Pongal, idly, payasam, pulao and even porridge from it.Samba Rava Pongal is easy to make and is very healthy as well. While cashew nuts and tomatoes are the usual ingredients, the addition of beans and carrots accentuate the overall flavor and nutritional value of this dish.Nicely roasted peanuts and cashews make the Pongal crunchy and also improve the protein and vitamin content of your meal. Garnish it with some coriander, green, and sliced tomatoes to tickle your taste buds. Steaming hot Pongal has a tempting aroma which will surely attract your kids towards it.While Samba Rava Pongal is more prominently known and consumed in the southern part of the country like Tamil Nadu, other parts of India are also slowly discovering its benefits and adapting it into their diet. This recipe is less time consuming, great in taste and most importantly very healthy.Often eaten as a healthy breakfast, this can also prove to be a great dish for your kid’s school break time or to satiate your evening hunger. It can be served as a snack with tea, coffee or lime juice.Coconut chutney or tomato chutney goes well with the Pongal. If you are ready to experiment a little, you can also add a little bit of sugar in it. Print Recipe5 from 1 voteSamba Rava PongalSamba Rava Pongal is easy to make and is very healthy as well. While cashew nuts and tomatoes are the usual ingredients, the addition of beans and carrots accentuate the overall flavor and nutritional value of this dish.Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsCourse: BreakfastCuisine: South IndianKeyword: pongalIngredients for Samba Rava Pongal1 cup Samba Wheat Rava1/2 cup Green Gram Dal10 nos Cashewnuts broken a big gooseberry size Tamarind 5 cups Water2 nos Tomatoes finely chopped6 nos Red Chillies1/4 tsp Fenugreek1 tblsp Desiccated Coconutas per taste Salta pinch Turmeric Powder2 tblsp Ghee2 pinches Asafoetida2 sprigs Curry LeavesHow to make Samba Rava PongalDry roast green gram dal.Roast rava with little ghee, until raw flavour is gone.Roast desiccated coconut until golden brown and powder.Mix dal and rava.Pour 4 cups of water in a pressure cooker.Allow to boil and then add rava, dal and mix it gently and pressure cook for 2 whistles.Soak and squeeze tamarind using 1 cup of water.Heat ghee in a pan.Add cashew, broken red chillies, fenugreek, curry leaves and asafoetida.Mix chopped tomato, fry well and pour tamarind extract, salt, turmeric powder.Allow to boil for few minutes.Pour this to cooked pongal in pressure cooker.Cook for 5 more minutes in medium flame.Just before removing, add desiccated coconut powder and stir gently.Serve hot.image via yummy tummy aarthiSubscribe to our newsletterGet the latest recipes, cooking tips and kitchen hacks straight to your inbox.Invalid email addressWe promise not to spam you. You can unsubscribe at any time.Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions. You might also like these recipes Kalkandu Pongal Elaneer Pongal Dry Fruits Pongal Latest Recipes Samba Rava Pongal Spinach Burger Vallarai Keerai Dosai Latest Food Blogs 31 Cooking Tips to Make Your Foods Healthier Everyone wishes to eat fresh and healthy food. However, we ignore some basic aspects while cooking and deteriorate the... 13 Steps to Become a Master Chef at Home It is essential to follow certain safety rules while cooking. Hygiene is a must to ensure that cooked food is healthy and... 11 Healthy and Low Fat Cooking Tips Modern cooking is not only about taste and presentation but most cooks also prefer cooking healthy and low-fat recipes these... Feel free to comment or share your thoughts on this Samba Rava Pongal Recipe from Awesome Cuisine. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName * Email * Sign up to our newsletter report this ad
