Ghee pepper pongal  is popular temple prasadam. freshly crushed pepper gives an aromatic flavor to ghee Pongal. 

Tirupathi parasadam PONGAL

Pongal is a traditional South Indian savory recipe. Unique ingredients and cooking style make Pongal taste divine. pressure cooker khara Pongal is so easy and flavorful. Perfect for the Pongal festival, navaratri, etc.

Should I add dal

For Balaji temple prasadam moong dal is not added. if you are making homestyle milagu pongal add dal according to your taste

Can I skip soaking rice?

It is optional but I highly recommend it as it gives perfectly mushy Malahora

DO I NEED THIS MUCH WATER FOR THE ven PONGAL?

The amount of water depends on the variety of rice you use and also the consistency you prefer.  adjust water accordingly. The measurement I gave yielded the pongal just like temple naiveidyam

DO I NEED THIS MUCH ghee FOR PONGAL?

FOr flavorful kovil prasadam we need to add the mentioned quantity of ghee. altering the amount might alter the taste

CAN I USE butter INSTEAD OF ghee?

Yes, you can use butter. For vegan Pongal, replace ghee with oil or vegan butter.

Instant pot KOVIL milagu Ven PONGAL

Cook Pongal in “Rice “ mode. Based on the rice and dal quantity, time will automatically change. 

WHAT TASTES BEST WITH PONGAL

Pongal tastes best with gotsu, Sambar, chutney varieties and onion, tomato thokku,

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Pressure cooker recipe

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Ingredients

How to make Tirupati Pongal with step-by-step pictures

First, wash and soak rice with enough hot water for 1 hour

2 cups water  1/2 teaspoon rock salt

to crush

4 grams Black Pepper 

Pongal

1/4 teaspoon rock salt 1/4 cup hot water 1 teaspoon asafoetida

crush pepper  in mortar & pestle to your desired texture

Add rice, water, and salt; pressure cook for 5 whistles and simmer for 1 minute; do natural pressure release

Mash well when the rice is hot

Furthermore, add water and  salt; mix well

Add ghee to a pan and heat

When ghee turns hot add asafoetida; mix well till ghee turns frothy

Turn off the stove Finally, add pepper and mix well

Transfer to the Pongal and mix well

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