Cracked Wheat Pongal and Awards !!

I love Pongal because its simple to make, quick and very nutritious too. Whenever I am lazy to cook, I make this dish.I just need to put everything in the pressure cooker and then I can relax for sometime...a healthy dish will be ready in minutes :) . Less work means I am also happy ;-) I add lots of vegetables too which makes the pongal more healthy. I made the Cracked wheat pongal exactly how I prepared Oats Pongal. So the explanation is almost same for both, just made few modifications.. :-D

Cracked Wheat Pongal

Ingredients:

Cracked Wheat- 1/2 cup (I used Bulgur, medium coarse)

Moong dal - 1/2 cup

Vegetables - 1/2 cup of your choice (I used carrots, corn, peas, beans)

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Curry Leaves - 4 to 5

Pepper Powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Asafoetida - a pinch

Oil - 1 tsp

Water - 4 cups

Coriander leaves - few strands chopped

Salt

Cracked Wheat -Bulgur

Wash and drain the moong dal.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add the cumin seeds. When they finish popping, add curry leaves.

Add the pepper and saute for a few seconds. Now add the cracked wheat.

Roast the cracked wheat for a few minutes at medium heat, maybe 2-3 mins.

Now add the moong dal and saute for a minute. Add the vegetables and mix well.

Finally add the water, salt , asafoetida, turmeric powder and coriander leaves.Mix well.

Pressure cook for about 2 whistles.

Serves 2-3


Finally I would like to thank Jyothi @ The Weight Watcher to share the awards with me. I am so happy because this is the first time I am getting an award. Thanks for remembering me Jyothi and for passing the awards.