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Cinnamon and Cardamom South Indian Pongal with Lentils and Vegetables

Name: Cinnamon and Cardamom South Indian Pongal with Lentils and Vegetables
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 1/2 cup toor dal; 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans); 1 onion, chopped; 1 green chili, slit; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp turmeric powder; Salt to taste; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

A warm and sweet variation with a touch of spice.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse rice and dal. Cook them together with 4 cups water until soft.
Add cinnamon and cardamom during preparation, after rinsing rice and dal.
In a separate pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and green chili.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden. Add mixed vegetables and turmeric.
When vegetables are tender, add cooked rice and dal. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.

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