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Tirunelveli Special Rajma Pongal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Tirunelveli Special Rajma Pongal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tirunelveli cooking — Tirunelveli Special Rajma Pongal brings a pickle touch with a classic pongal finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Kidney Beans1 cup, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Ven Pongal Recipe | Pongal Recipe in Tamil | How to make Pongal in Tamil | Khara Pongal Recipe · on YouTube