Oats Chakkara Pongal

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: Makes 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup boiled moong dal
1 cup jaggery (gur)
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup water
chopped cashewnut (kaju) for garnishing
raisins (kismis) for garnishing

Method

Toast the oats for about 5 minutes, on low heat.Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil. Once the oats is ready, sprinkle the water over it and keep stirring.Keep adding the water until the oats are nicely cooked.In a saucepan, melt the jaggery with 1-2 tablespoons of water. Once the jaggery is completely melted, add the cooked oats and moong dal and mix well.Allow it to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until most of the excess water is absorbed and you are left with a nice ooey gooey mixture. Remove from the flame and keep aside.Heat the ghee in a small pan, add the cashews and raisins and sauté for a couple of minutes.Garnish the prepared pongal with the sautéed nuts and raisins.Serve hot.