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Breakfast · Gluten-Free
Little Millet Ven Pongal
Peppery, ghee-laden comfort food, little millet slips into pongal so naturally nobody notices the rice is gone.
4.6 from 19 ratings
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
Tamil
Ingredients
Instructions
Pressure-cook millet and dal with 4 cups water and salt for 4 whistles, until soft and mashable.
Temper pepper, cumin, ginger, curry leaves and cashews in ghee.
Fold the tempering through the pongal, adjust salt, and serve hot with chutney.
Nutrition
Per serving
Calories
280 kcal
Protein
8 g
Fiber
6 g
Carbohydrates
38 g
Tips
💡 Chef's Tip
Pongal thickens as it sits, keep it slightly loose when you switch off.Variations
- Sweet pongal: swap the tempering for jaggery, cardamom and ghee-fried cashews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it keeps 2 days refrigerated in an airtight box. Sprinkle a little water when reheating.
Usually yes; adjust the water by ±¼ cup and taste-test the first batch. See each millet's hub page for its cooking ratios.
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Written by milletroot-admin
Updated August 18, 2026
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