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Shakkara (Sweet) Pongal
Photo: Sorin Gheorghita

Shakkara (Sweet) Pongal

10 ingredients 5 min + 40 min 6 servings openrecipes
Shakkara (Sweet) Pongal

"This is a classic sweet dish made for many south Indian festivals and poojas. It is of course traditionally made during the festival of Pongal. Do not skimp on the ghee here. It is essential for the richness, flavour, and texture. "

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

846
Calories
27g
Protein
33g
Fat
116g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Cashew 1 oz (28g / ~18 nuts) 157
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Ghee not in our table 0
Camphor not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup split yellow lentils (moong dal)
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup jaggery (palm sugar)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 pinch edible camphor (kacha karpoor)

Directions

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