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Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

Published : January 13, 2021 | Last Update on January 13, 2021 By Muktha

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Huggi Anna

Huggi Anna Recipe with step by step photos and video. A spicy and savoury dish prepared with moongdal , rice and spices served along with coconut chutney and tamarind gojju.

Huggi anna is a native of Karnataka basically prepared with moongdal and rice. There are both sweet and savoury versions of huggi anna. Savoury version of huggi anna is similar to Khara Pongal / Ven Pongal , a porridge consistency moongdal and rice dish with spices , similar to Khichdi .

But this style of Huggi anna recipe is unique, it’s made only in few remote villages of Karnataka during Makar Sankranti festival. Unlike regular Huggi Anna this recipe has texture similar to overcooked rice usually served with coconut chutney and tamarind gojju. Also for variation , fresh hyacinth bean / avarekalu is also added to this huggi anna along with Moong dal.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

If you are looking for Makara Sankranti Recipes , then do find it here ; Makara Sankranti Recipes

Few more Moong dal recipes on blog are :

  • Sweet Pongal | Sihi Pongal
  • Khara Pongal
  • Moongdal Rice
  • Pumpkin Khichdi
  • Moongdal Payasa | Hesarubelle Payasa
  • Moongdal Barfi

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Huggi Anna

Huggi Anna | Karnataka Style Savoury Moongdal Rice

A spicy and savoury dish prepared with moongdal , rice and spices served along with coconut chutney and tamarind gojju.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Karnataka, South India
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Soaking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings : 4 People
Calories / Serving : 398
Author: Muktha H S

Ingredients 

  • 1 Cup Rice
  • ½ Cup Moong dal / split green gram
  • ½ Cup Fresh Coconut – grated
  • ½ Tbsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds – Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 3-4 Green chillies – medium spice variant
  • ½ inch Ginger
  • 2 Tbsp Coriander leaves
  • ¼ Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/8 Tsp Hing / Asafoetida
  • 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Ghee / Clarified Butter
  • ¼ Tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Sprig Curry Leaves
  • 2 Dry Red Chillies Broken
  • 2.5 Cups of water
  • ½ Cup Tamarind Juice extract from 1 lemon size tamarind pulp.
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse well rice and moongdal 3-4 times .
  • Soak moongdal and rice together for 15-20 minutes , drain water completely and set aside.
  • In a mixer jar /blender , add fresh coconut , cumin seeds, black peppercorns , green chillies, ginger and turmeric powder.
  • Blend to a semi fine paste without adding water.
  • In a pressure cooker , heat 2 Tbsp of oil and 1 Tbsp of ghee
  • Add mustard seeds when it starts to splutter , add curry leaves , dry red chillies and pinch of hing.
  • Now tip in ground masala paste and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add soaked and drained , rice and moongdal , mix well everything along with masala paste.
  • Now add 2.5 Cup of hot water , ½ Cup of Tamarind juice extract and stir well.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Close pressure cooker lid and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles on medium heat.
  • Allow pressure to settle down on its own , completely.
  • Remove lid , mix well everything and serve with coconut chutney or Tamarind gojju.

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Step By Step directions to make Huggi Anna

Rinse well rice and moongdal 3-4 times .

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

Soak moongdal and rice together for 15-20 minutes , drain water completely and set aside.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

In a mixer jar /blender , add fresh coconut , cumin seeds, black peppercorns, green chillies, ginger and turmeric powder.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

Blend to a semi fine paste without adding water.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

In a pressure cooker , heat 2 Tbsp of oil and 1 Tbsp of ghee

Add mustard seeds when it starts to splutter , add curry leaves , dry red chillies and pinch of hing.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

Now tip in ground masala paste and saute for 1-2 minutes.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

Add soaked and drained , rice and moongdal , mix well everything along with masala paste.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

Now add 2.5 Cup of hot water , ½ Cup of Tamarind juice extract and stir well.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

Add salt to taste.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

Close pressure cooker lid and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles on medium heat.

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

Allow pressure to settle down on its own , completely.

Remove lid , mix well everything

Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

And serve with coconut chutney or Tamarind gojju.

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