Wash and cook the moong dal on medium heat with 1 cup of water. stir in between. while cooking the dal, make sure there is enough water , if it is dry add more water. and cook

melt the jaggery adding 1/2 cup of water, then turn off the heat

Wash the avalakki / aval / poha

Once the dal is cooked well, add washed avalakki, mix it well.

To this strain the melted jaggery , mix it. Reduce the heat and let it cook for 5 to 6 minutes. once it starts t boil add 1 tbsp ghee.

After 5 to 6 minutes on low heat, if you like add more ghee, mix it well.

Add grated dry coconut, mix it. When the pongal becomes thick, then consistency of the pongal is perfect,

turn off the heat and add cardamom powder. mix it.

Heat a tbsp ghee in a ladle on medium low heat. Once hot add cashew pieces, add raisins when the cashews slightly changes its color. Turn off the heat after the raisins puffs up.

add it to the Pongal and mix it.

Easy and delicious Poha / Aval pongal is ready to serve.