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Saravana Bhavan Ven Pongal / Ven Pongal

Ven Pongal is a traditional breakfast of south India.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword khara pongal, saravana bhavan ven pongal, ven pongal
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 275kcal
Author F for Flavour

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1/4 cup moong dal
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Pepper corns
  • Ginger cut into juliennes
  • 2 Green chilies
  • 6 Cashews
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • Salt as required

Instructions

Preparation

  • . Soak pacharisi/ raw rice for minimum 30 mins.

Method

  • In a pressure cooker, add ghee
  • Add moong dal and fry for a min
  • Now add the soaked rice and required salt
  • Add 5 cups of water and let it cook for 5 whistles.
  • Let the pressure release naturally. Mash the rice and dal mixture with the back of the ladle.
  • In a pan, add ghee
  • Add cashews and fry till it turns golden brown
  • Add cumin, pepper, ginger and green chilies
  • Let the cumin splutter.
  • Add the tempering to the cooked rice and moong dal mixture.
  • Mix well.

Notes

Serve hot with sambar, chutney. Medu vada is also a good combination.