Ven Pongal | Home Cooking

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.

Rinse and soak the raw rice and moong dal in water for 30 minutes.

In a pressure cooker, add the soaked rice & dal, salt & water. Pressure cook till done.

In a pan, heat 1/4 cup ghee. Roast the cashew nuts, pepper corns, cumin seeds, and chopped ginger.

Turn off the flame and add asafoetida powder and curry leaves. Mix well.

Add the roasted ingredients to the cooked rice & dal. Mix well. Done!

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