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South Indian Tamil · India

Pongal with Spinach and Peas

A nutritious South Indian dish with spinach, peas, and rice cooked in spiced coconut milk.

30 minutes4 servings
Pongal with Spinach and Peas
Photo: Chaitali Sarkar · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse rice and wash spinach thoroughly.
  2. Heat oil in a pot, add cumin seeds, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach, peas, turmeric, and salt, stir well.
  4. Pour in water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Stir in grated coconut, cook for 5 more minutes until thickened.

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