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Toor Bangda Pongal
🇮🇳 Indian

Toor Bangda Pongal

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Muzaffarpur cooking — Toor Bangda Pongal brings a toor touch with a classic pongal finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 23 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Mackerel4, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Best Tasty Pongal Recipe | Pongal Recipe in Pressure Cooker | Quick Pongal Recipe | Breakfast Recipe · on YouTube