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Chettinad Kavuni/Black Rice Pongal (sweet)

Black rice also known as longevity rice and purple rice.

Black rice has a deep black color and usually

turns deep purple when cooked. It's origin is manipur.

Sweet kavuni rice pongal is one of the famous recipes of chettinad.

HEALTH BENEFITS

     Black rice contains essential amino acid like lysine, Tryptophan ; vitamins such as vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folic acid; and is a good source of minerals including iron, zinc, calcium and phosphorus.

Ingredients:

• Kavuni/Black rice - 1 cup
• Sugar - 3/4 cup
• Coconut(grated/desiccated) - 1/2 cup
• Salt - a pinch
• Ghee - 2 tbsp
• Water - 2 1/2 cups

Method:

1. Wash and soak rice with 2 1/2 cups of water in a cooker and leave it overnight.
   
2. The next day, switch on the flame and cook rice as it is.
3. Leave for 2 whistles and keep simmering for 10 mins(rice must be sticky).
   
4. Once cooker releases, open the lid and add grated/desiccated coconut; stir well.
   
5. Now, add sugar and stir again in low flame.
   
6. Add ghee, mix again.
   
7. Serve.