Kavuni Arisi / Black Rice Sweet Pongal - Chettinad Special

Tasty and healthy chettinad delicacy suitable for all occasions; made of an unique rice variety rich in antioxidants.

Ingredients:

Black Rice / Kavuni Arisi - 1 cup
Water - 4 cups
Grated Coconut - ¼ to ½ cup
Sugar- ½  to ¾ cup ((adjust to suit your taste)
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Broken Cashew- 10 to 12 pieces
Cardamom Powder- ½ tsp

Directions:

Wash and soak the rice in 4 cups of water for about 3 to 4 hours.

                           

Pressure cook rice with water; after the first whistle simmer for 15 to 20 minutes and switch off the gas.

Now give a quick mash using a ladle.

Add grated coconut, sugar, ghee while the rice is hot and mix well.

Roast the cashews with ghee in a separate pan.

Add cashew nuts to the rice mixture and mix well.

Your healthy and tasty rice is now ready to serve!