Looking for a healthy and tasty breakfast or dinner option? Try this Jonna Pongal made with Jowar Rava (Jonna Rawa) and Moong Dal (Pesara Pappu). It’s full of fiber and protein, making it a great choice for weight loss, diabetes-friendly diets, or simply a nutritious meal.
In this recipe, we soak jonna rawa and moong dal, cook them with aromatic spices like jeera, pepper, cinnamon, and flavorful ingredients like ginger garlic, onions, and tomatoes. After pressure cooking, it’s finished with garam masala and fresh coriander. Super comforting and delicious!
✅ Gluten-free
✅ Weight-loss friendly
✅ High fiber & protein
✅ Perfect for breakfast or dinner
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📝 Ingredients:
• ½ cup Jonna Rawa (Jowar Rava)
• ¼ cup Moong Dal (Pesara Pappu)
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1 tsp Jeera
• 1 tsp Pepper
• Small piece Cinnamon
• Curry Leaves
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 2 Green Chillies (slit)
• ½ tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 Tomato (chopped)
• Turmeric, Salt, Red Chilli Powder – as needed
• 2 cups Water
• Garam Masala & Coriander Leaves for garnish
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🧑🍳 Method:
1. Wash and soak jonna rawa and moong dal for 1 hour.
2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add jeera, pepper, cinnamon, and curry leaves.
3. Add chopped onion, green chillies, and ginger garlic paste.
4. Add tomato and cook until ghee separates.
5. Add turmeric, salt, and chilli powder.
6. Add the soaked jonna rawa and moong dal with 2 cups of water.
7. Cook till one boil, then pressure cook for 2 whistles.
8. Once pressure releases, add garam masala and coriander leaves.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!
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