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Matar Angara Pongal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Matar Angara Pongal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Aurangabad cooking — Matar Angara Pongal brings a angara touch with a classic pongal finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Green Peas250 g, chopped
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Lemon1/2

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.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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