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Ven Pongal Recipe, Khara Pongal, How to Make Ven Pongal Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Ven Pongal Recipe is one of the delicious aromatic South
Indian breakfast recipe made with moong dal and rice.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: South Indian
Keyword: how to make khara pongal, How to Make Ven Pongal Recipe, Khara Pongal, Ven Pongal Recipe
Servings: 4 Persons
Author: Uppada Lakshmi
Ingredients
  • 1 bowl Moong dal/ Pesara Pappu
  • Water – Required quantity
  • 1 bowl Rice
  • 5 tbsp. Ghee
  • 1 tbsp. Salt
  • 1 tbsp. Cumin seeds
  • 1 inch Ginger – 1-inch piece finely sliced
  • 4 No. Green chillies
  • 2 tbsp. Black pepper coarsely ground
  • 2 tbsp. Cashew
  • 1 tbsp. Curry leaves
  • Asafoetida – A pinch
Instructions
  1. Roast moong dal on low flame for a while and soak them in water for 5 minutes.
  2. Similarly, soak rice for 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat ghee and roast soaked dal for a while.
  4. Transfer soaked rice and roasted dal to pressure cooker and add 600 ml.
  5. Cook on low flame for 3 while blows.
  6. Take another pan and heat ghee, add cumin seeds, green chillies and ginger pieces.
  7. Add cashew, ground black pepper, curry leaves, asafoetida and sauté for a while.
  8. Either add this mixture to cooked dal or vice versa and mix well.
  9. Serve Khara Pongal or Ven Pongal Recipe hot with Sambar or coconut chutney.

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