VenPongal

  

·   Mix rice and moong dal in the ratio 1:1.

·   Add 3 times water and steam until it is overcooked.

·   Cut green chillies and ginger into fine pieces.

·   Take some ghee in a fry pan and add whole black peppers, and cumun seeds.

·   When the peppers burst add chillie and ginger pieces and a pinch of turmeric powder.

·   Add some cashew nuts and remove the pan when the cashews are roasted and begin to smell.

·   Add this to cooked dal-rice.

·   Add salt, curry leaves and mix well.

·   Add some ghee while serving.