## Chakkra Pongali Recipe (Andhra Style Sweet Pongal) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Chakkra Pongali Recipe (Andhra Style Sweet Pongal)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Andhra Dessert**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 35 minutes
**Cuisine:** Andhra
**Course:** Dessert
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Chakkra Pongali Recipe (Andhra Style Sweet Pongal):
* 1/2 cup Rice
* 1/3 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
* 1/2 cup Sugar – (or rock candy sugar)
* 1-1/2 cups Milk
* 1-1/2 cups Water
* 4 tablespoons Dessicated Coconut
* 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
* 4 tablespoons Ghee
* Mixed dry fruits – as per preference
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Chakkra Pongali Recipe (Andhra Style Sweet Pongal):
1. fry the rice & moong dal together in hot ghee until they become aromatic & turn slightly brownish.
2. Add them in a pressure cooker, add the milk, water & cook till idone (say 3 whistles mostly)Meanwhile heat a kadai with a bit of ghee, and fry the dry fruits till done and keep aside.
3. Also fry the desiccated coconut in ghee in the same kadai for 4-5 minutes until it changes colour.
4. Once the rice mix cools down, keep it on stovetop on medium heat & add the sugar, cardamom powder & keep stirring it continuously.
5. You can even add a clove & a bit of crushed edible camphor for additional flavour.
6. The sugar should melt & the porridge should start thickening in approx 8-10 minutes on medium heat.
7. Once the pongali has thickened, switch off the stove & add the dry fruits & toasted coconut.
8. Serve Chakkra Pongali Recipe (Andhra Style Sweet Pongal) as a dessert along with a meal of Steamed rice, Pappu Charu Recipe (Lentil Soup Style Curry), Nalla Karam Podi Recipe, Beetroot Vepudu Recipe and an Elai Vadam Recipe for ann Andhra inspired meal.
### Tips for the Best Chakkra Pongali Recipe (Andhra Style Sweet Pongal):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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