Method

1. Roast the dry green gram (À¡º¢ôÀÕôÒ) for a couple of minutes.

2. In a microwave safe bowl cook the rice and green gram mixed with 4 ½ cups of water and 1 cup milk. The microwave is set for 9 minutes on medium.

3. Dissolve 3 cups of jaggery in little water and cook on a low heat till the jaggery melts. Strain the jaggery to remove the dirt.

4. Pour the jaggery syrup to the cooked rice and dhal along with 3 tablespoons of ghee. Add the fried cashewnuts and raisins to it.

5. Mix well, cook for another 45 seconds and serve hot. ¸Á.. ¸Á..Pongal  ready.