VENPONGAL(DAL MIXED RICE)

VENPONGAL(WHITE PONGAL)-DAL MIXED RICE


Ingredients:
Raw rice-1 cup,
Moong dal-1/2 cup,
Pepper-1tsp(crushed into rough pieces),
Green chillies-4(chopped),
Jeera-1 tsp,
Mustard seeds- 1tsp,
Cashewnuts-6(cut into halves)
Salt to taste,
Ghee- 1tsp,
Curry leaves and
Oil-1tbsp.


Method:
Mix dal and rice, wash and pressure cook, adding 4.5 cups of water and the salt.
Heat oil in a pan, crackle mustard, add chillies, pepper, jeera, cashews, curry leaves and fry till light brown.
Add to it the cooked items and mix well.
Remove from the flame, add the ghee and mix. Close it with a lid.
The pongal is ready.
Can be served with any kind raita, chutney or spicy dish.
After serving, smatter a spoon of ghee over the pongal to enjoy the aroma of the dish.