Ven Pongal (kattupongal)

Ingredients:

• Raw Rice 1 cup
• Moong Dal ( Pesara pappu) 1/2 Cup
• Cumin Seeds ( Jeeragam) 1 tsp
• Peppercorns ( Miriyalu) 1/2 tsp
• Ginger 1 tsp, chopped finely.
• Cashews 2 tbsp
• Ghee 1 1/2 tbsp
• Curry leaves 10 to 15
• Salt to taste
• Water 3 1/2 cups

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a pressure cooker.
2. Pop cumin seeds and peppercorns. When they start to splutter add ginger and curry leaves.
3. Now add the dal,rice,water,salt and mix well. Close the lid and let it cook.
4. Heat 1/2 tbsp ghee in a pan and fry the cashews until golden brown. Add this to the cooked pongal and mix well.
5. Serve hot with kathrika gothsu ( recipe coming soon) or coconut chutney.