Heat gingelly oil, splutter mustard seeds and urad dal. Add thairumolagu and fry again.

Put this fried item in a pressure pan and add curry leaves.

Soak tamarind in water and squeeze out water.

Make 2 cups of tamarind water.

Add tamarind water to the pan.

Add turmeric powder, salt and asafoetida to pan.

When the mixture gets boiled, add rice and pressure cook it.

For better taste, groundnut may also be added while doing the 1st step.

Podiyarisi pongal v brahmin special, a tasty breakfast is ready.