Pulagam

Here is a very Authentic and Traditional recipe from Andhra which my Mother-in-law passed it to me . I first had a taste of this after my marriage.Its simpleness and versatility bowled me over .This is a traditional neivedyam(offering)for goddess lakshmi.It tastes very delicious and yummy.Kids also love to have this.


Recipe Source-~MIL

Ingredients:-

Rice-1 cup
Moong dal-1/4 cup
Turmeric -1/2 tsp
Water -2 1/2 cups
Salt to taste

Ingredients for Pulagam

Method:-

Wash the rice and split moong dal together, once or twice, until the water is clear. Take them in a pressure cooker with turmeric.
Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
Remove from fire let it cool then open the lid and add salt and ghee. Mix well.
Serve hot with coconut chutney/stuffed brinjal curry/ pacchi pulusu along with generous amounts of ghee .