Ven Pongal

Ingredients:
Rice
Moong dal
Balck Pepper corns
Ghee
Cumin seeds
Salt
Coconut shavings
Cashew Nuts


Preparation :

• Take 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of Moong dal in a bowl, wash it properly and keep it aside.
• Take a pan add 2-3 tbsp of ghee,1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 tbsp of black pepper corns,Cashew nuts and let it fry for 2 mins.
• Add the washed rice,dal and salt to taste, fry it for 3mins.
• Take a pressure cooker add the fried contents and water and cook it for 3-4 whistles.
• Let it cool down and add coconut shavings or coconut powder(optional).
• Add more ghee if you want , Ven Pongal is ready to serve.
• It goes well with any home made chutneys (My fav is Lemon chutney)