Ven Pongal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ghee (for roasting dhal)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 cup raw rice
- ΒΌ cup Moong dhal
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp pepper powder
For seasoning:
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 8 cashew nuts
- 1/2 tsp asafoetida
- few curry leaves
Instructions
- wash the rice and moong dhal separately, drain all the water completely
- Heat 1 tsp of ghee in pressure cooker
- Add the moon dhal, roast it for 5 minutes till you get the nice aroma
- Now add the rice, and 4 cups of water
- Cover the lid, pressure cook for 5 whistles
- After pressure got released, open the lid. Add pepper powder and give it a mix
For seasoning:
- Heat the ghee in a seasoning pan, add pepper, cumin, cashews, and then turn off the flame. then add curry leaves and asafoetida
- Pour it over the Pongal we prepared, Now the Pongal is ready