About
Ven Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish made with rice and lentils. It is a savory dish that is usually served as a breakfast item. Ven Pongal is usually served with chutney, sambar, and ghee. It is a popular dish in Tamil Nadu and is often served during festivals and special occasions.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
2.8
Fats
17.9
Carbs
2.3
Fibre
0.8
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Recipe
Ingredients
raw rice
1 cup
split yellow moong dal
1/2 cup
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1 teaspoon
ghee
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
water
2 cups
grated ginger
1 teaspoon
chopped green chillies
1 teaspoon
chopped curry leaves
1 teaspoon
chopped coriander leaves
1 teaspoon
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the rice and dal together for about 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.
Step 3:
Add the cumin seeds and black pepper and fry for a few seconds followed by the ginger green chillies and curry leaves.
Step 4:
Add the soaked rice and dal and fry for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add the salt and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Step 6:
Close the pressure cooker and cook for 4 whistles or until the rice and dal are cooked.
Step 7:
Once th epressure release, open the cooker, add coriander leaves and mix well.
Step 8:
Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 19528 users have chowed down on Ven Pongal a whopping 39088 times.
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 19528 users have chowed down on Ven Pongal a whopping 39088 times.
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