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Thinai Pongal or Foxtail millet pongal is a savoury, millet-based Gluten Free dish. Served for breakfast or a light dinner with Chutney, Sambhar or Avial.

Thinai Pongal Recipe | Thinai Ven Pongal | Foxtail Millet Pongal

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Thinai Pongal or Foxtail millet pongal is a savoury, millet-based Gluten Free dish. Served for breakfast or a light dinner with Chutney, Sambhar or Avial. 
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Foxtail Millet Thinai / Navane. here 1 cup = 80 ml
  • ⅓ cup Split Green Gram Moong dal
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee add 1 teaspoon more for richness
  • 2 teaspoon Oil any neutral oil works
  • 5 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida skip for GF
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 green chilly optional
  • 1 tablespoon cashews skip for nut allergy

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