Ven Pongal Recipe - Pongal Recipe in Tamil - வெண் பொங்கல் - How to make Ghee Pongal in Tamil

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

moong dal

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper

White pepper offers a milder flavor, suitable for those sensitive to spice.

Prepare the raw rice and yellow moong dal by rinsing them thoroughly.

In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed rice and dal along with water.

Add black pepper, cumin, and ginger for tempering.

Close the lid and cook under pressure until done.

Once cooked, fluff the pongal and serve hot.

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