Recipe:Ven Pongal

Ingredients: 10, Price Range: $24.93 - $35.14, Feeds: 4

Measurements

  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1/2 cup Moong Dal
  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 10 Cashews
  • 10 Curry Leaves
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
  • Salt to taste

Preparation Method

  • 1. Rinse 1 cup of rice and 1/2 cup of moong dal together under running water.
  • 2. In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed rice and dal mixture with 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
  • 3. Cook for 3-4 whistles until soft and mushy.
  • 4. In a pan, heat 3 tbsp of ghee.
  • 5. Add 1 tsp of cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • 6. Add 1 tsp of black pepper and sauté for a few seconds.
  • 7. Add 1 inch of grated ginger and sauté until fragrant.
  • 8. Add 10 cashews and fry until golden brown.
  • 9. Add 10 curry leaves and 1/4 tsp of asafoetida, sauté briefly.
  • 10. Pour the tempering over the cooked rice and dal mixture.
  • 11. Mix well and adjust salt to taste.
  • 12. Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.

Dietary Information
Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Soy Free
Satvik
Allergens Information
Milk
Tree Nuts