Venn Pongal

Another classic Tamil Nadu recipe, that is really simple to cook!


Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients (for two)
Raw Rice - 1 cup
Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
Jeera - 1/2 tbsp
Whole pepper - 1/2 tbsp
Cashews - 6
Curry leaves - 8
Ghee - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste

Preparation

• Heat ghee in a pressure cooker
• Add jeera, curry leaves, whole pepper and cashews.Saute for 1 min
• Add rice and dal. Add salt and saute for 30 secs
• Add 6 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles
• Turn off the heat and set aside to cool
• Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney!

Source: Periya Pappu