Ven Pongal / Venn Pongal
(from Nandini’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Rice recipies
Ingredients
- » Rice 1 Cup
- » Moong Dal 1/4 Cup
- » Black Pepper Powder to taste
- » Zera Powder 1 Tbsp
- » Ginger Paste 1 Tsp
- » Dry Dinger (Sukku) 1 Tbsp
- » Heeng 1 Tsp
- » Cashew for garnishing
- » Margaring/Ghee 2 Tbsp
- » Water 6 Cups
- » Salt to taste
Directions
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Wash rice and dal together and drain nicely.
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In the Rice cooker heat 1 tbsp ghee.
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Add rice and dal. Fry till the ghee coats the mixture.
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Add the rest of the ingredients, except Cashews.
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Add water. Cover and cook.
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Keep testing the water level and stir frequently as it has a tendency to stick to the bottom.
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When rice gets fully mashed garnish with cashews.