🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Malappuram Jowar Pongal-Day Stew

Name: Malappuram Jowar Pongal-Day Stew
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup Sorghum (Jowar)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Malappuram cooking — Malappuram Jowar Pongal-Day Stew brings a pongal-day touch with a classic stew finish. About 48 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 23 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Sorghum (Jowar)1 cup

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.
8
Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Millet Pongal with chutney · on YouTube