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Ven-Pongal-Recipe

Ven Pongal Recipe | Khara Pongal | How to make Ven Pongal?

Ven Pongal is an authentic dish, mostly served for breakfast and on special occasions in South India. In Tamilnadu we have a dedicated festival – Pongal! In South Indian hotels, this Ven Pongal is one of the most popular breakfast dishes. Let’s see how to make Ven Pongal (also called as Khara Pongal) at home.

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup Moong Dal
  • cup Raw rice
  • 7 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Salt
  • Ginger – 1/2 inch piece
  • Green Chilli – 1, slit
  • 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
  • ¾ tbsp Pepper
  • 6 teaspoons Ghee
  • Cashews – a few
  • Asafoetida – a pinch
  • Curry leaves – a sprig

Instructions
 

How to make Ven Pongal (Recipe)?

  • Dry roast moong dal in low flame until you get a nice aroma. Make sure you don’t burn it.
  • Add it to the raw rice. Wash well and add 7 cups of water.
  • Cook this in a pressure cooker for 5 whistles. Set aside and let the pressure settle.
  • Coarsely crush cumin seeds and pepper.
  • In a pan, heat 3 teaspoons ghee. Roast the cashews.
  • Once the cashews turn slightly brown, add in the ground cumin and pepper.
  • Roast briefly and add a pinch of asafoetida.
  • Add in the grated ginger and green chilli. Add the curry leaves.
  • Open the cooker once the pressure has settled.
  • Add in the tempered mix to the cooked rice and dhal. Mix briefly.
  • Add in 3 tablespoons ghee and give it a good mix.
  • Your tasty Ven Pongal / Khara Pongal is ready!

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