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Badami Carrot Pongal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Badami Carrot Pongal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Siliguri cooking — Badami Carrot Pongal brings a badami touch with a classic pongal finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Heavy Cream3 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Carrot250 g, chopped
  • Almonds12, blanched

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Badami Halwa - Breakfast Rava Khichdi - Hot Tomato Chutney - Halwa With Almonds with Suji Pongal · on YouTube