Kalkandu Pongal / Sweet Pongal

Kalkandu pongal / sweet pongal is a delicious rich dessert. It is very simple and quick to prepare.  Traditionally we prepare pongal with jaggery but this time for a difference i used sugar candy. It become a instant hit among my friends and family. Try this in home and share your comments.

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Raw rice - 1 cup

Moong dal - 1 tbsp

Water - 3 cups

Milk - 2 cups

Sugar candy - 1 cup

Ghee - 4 tbsp

Cashews and raisins - few

Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Wash the rice well and add in the cooker. Add moong dal , water and 1 cup of milk. Cook for 2 or 3 whistles.

2. Now open the lid, add remaining 1 cup of milk and sugar candy. Mix well until the sugar candy melts.

3. Add ghee, Cardamom powder and stir well.

4. Fry the cashews and raisins in ghee and add it to the pongal.

5. Delicious and rich pongal is ready.