Temple Style Sweet Pongal is a popular traditional Indian sweet recipe prepared in temples with mainly three ingredients rice, ghee, and jaggery.
Why no moong dal for kovil sakkara pongal
Sweet Pongal is a traditional dish offered in most temples to god in the form of naivedyam as prasad or prasadam. considering the weather condition and shelf life of moong dal, moong dal is not added in many kovil sweet Pongal. It can also be prepared during Pongal festival or Makara Sankranti to celebrate the harvest
Madurai temple style sweet pongal
Unique ingredients and cooking style makes Inipu Pongal taste divine. pressure cooker sweet Pongal is so easy and flavorful. Perfect for the Pongal festival. This unique preparation is widely practiced in many Tamil Nadu temples.
Inipu pongal
Sweet Pongal is also called as sakkarai pongal in Tamil, chakkara pongal | chakkera pongali in Telugu and sweet khichdi in konkani. Traditionally jaggery is a key sweetener for inipu kovil Pongal.
Should I cook rice?
Soaking rice is optional. cook rice till they turn mushy. I used sona masoori rice. you can use raw rice. Avoid basmati rice.
CAN I REDUCE JAGGERY?
Yes, adjust the jaggery according to your taste. You can also use Karupatti, sugar, or sugar candy instead of jaggery.
SHOULD I FILTER JAGGERY?
If jaggery has impurities prepare jaggery water, filter, and make Pongal.
DO I NEED THIS MUCH GHEE?
To get the authentic temple prasadam taste, you will have to use the amount of ghee mentioned in the recipe. Ghee enhances the flavor but adjusts according to your taste.
Instant pot temple style sweet Pongal
Cook in rice mode and follow the rest of the steps
WHERE I CAN GET EDIBLE CAMPHOR?
Edible camphor is available in most Indian stores. never use pooja camphor instead of edible camphor. Always use a very small piece. Never add excess Camphor.
PONGAL RECIPES | BHOGI RECIPES | KANNUM PONGAL RECIPES
JAGGERY BASED RECIPES
PONGAL VARIETIES
Pressure cooker-based recipes
Ingredients
Saute dry fruits
1 tablespoon ghee 6 cashews 1/2 tablespoon raisins 1+ 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup water pinch of nutmeg powder 1/2 teaspoon sugar pinch of salt Pinch of clove powder
How to make Kovil Sakkarai Pongal with step-by-step pictures
Add ghee to a pressure cooker and turn on the cooker on medium heat
When ghee turns hot add cashew and saute till it starts to change color
furthermore, add raisins and roast till they turn golden brown
Turn off the stove and transfer
Add rice and give a quick mix
Furthermore, add water; mix well and make sure nothing is stuck to the cooker
Optionally add small spoon to prevent water spill
Cook for 6 whistles and do Natural Pressure Release
Remove spoon. Mix well and mash
Furthermore, add 1/2 cup of water; mix well
Add jaggery and hot water to a microwave-safe glass and microwave for 4 minutes or until jaggery is completely melted
Filter and transfer to the cooker
Furthermore, add sugar and salt; mix well and cook for 10 minutes
Add cardamom powder and mix well
Furthermore add a pinch of nutmeg powder, a pinch of clove powder, and ghee; cook for 2 minutes or until Pongal comes together
Pongal thickens overtime so cook accordingly Add roasted dry fruits and turn off the stove
Finally, add a small piece of edible camphor and mix well
