Ven Pongal

INGREDIANTS:

1. Rice - 1 cup

2. Yellow split dal - 1/2 Cup

3. Oil - 3 tbs

4. Pepper - for seasoning

5. Cashews - for seasoning

6. Cumin seeds - for seasoning

7. Ginger - Grated for seasoning

8. Curry Leaves - Chopped for seasoning

9. Green Chili - Chopped for seasoning

10. Coriander - Chopped for seasoning

11. Asofoetida - a pinch

12. Salt - to taste

13. Turmeric - a pinch

14. Ghee - 3 tbs

15. Water - 4 Cups

PREPARATION:

1. Pressure cook Rice & Dal with Water, Salt, Oil & turmeric added.

2. For seasoning, heat green in a pan, add pepper, cumin seeds, cashews, ginger, chili, asofetida, coriander leaves & curry leaves.

3. Now mix cooked rice & dal with the seasoned mixture.