Ven Pongal Recipe
Ven Pongal is a savory South Indian rice and moong dal dish flavored with black pepper, cumin, ginger, and ghee. It is a comfort food often served for breakfast with coconut chutney and sambar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw Rice
- 1/4 cup Yellow Moong Dal
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2.5 to 3 cups Water
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (whole or crushed)
- 1-inch Ginger (finely chopped)
- 10–12 Cashew Nuts
- A few Curry Leaves
How to Make Ven Pongal
- Dry roast moong dal until slightly golden. Wash rice and dal together.
- Pressure cook rice and dal with turmeric, salt, and water for 4–5 whistles or until soft.
- Once pressure releases, mash the cooked mixture to a soft consistency.
- Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, black pepper, ginger, and cashews. Fry until golden.
- Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
- Pour this tempering over the cooked pongal and mix well.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.