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    Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi

    Published : Jan 13,2021 | Last Updated On : Oct 7, 2022 by Muktha

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    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.

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    About this recipe

    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 mushy 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.

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    Step by step directions to make huggi

    Rinse well rice and moongdal 3-4 times .

    Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi
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    Soak moongdal and rice together for 15-20 minutes , drain water completely and set aside.

    Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi
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    In a mixer jar /blender , add fresh coconut , cumin seeds, black peppercorns, green chillies, ginger and turmeric powder.

    Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi
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    Blend to a semi fine paste without adding water.

    Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi
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    In a pressure cooker , heat 2 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon 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
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    Now tip in ground masala paste and saute for 1-2 minutes.

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

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

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    Add salt to taste.

    Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi
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    Close pressure cooker lid and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles on medium heat.

    Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi
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    Allow pressure to settle down on its own , completely.

    Remove lid , mix well everything

    Huggi Anna | how to make Huggi
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    And serve with coconut chutney or Tamarind gojju.

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    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 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Soaking Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes 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 tablespoon Jeera / Cumin Seeds - Cumin Seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
    • 3-4 Green chillies - medium spice variant
    • ½ inch Ginger
    • 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon Hing / Asafoetida
    • 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
    • 1 tablespoon Ghee / Clarified Butter
    • ¼ teaspoon 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 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon 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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