Ven Pongal

Rice 250 gms
Moong dal 125 gms
pepper 1.5 teaspoon
cummin seeds 1.5 teaspoon
cashewnut 20 gms
ginger 1 small piece
ghee 125 ml
salt to taste

Grind pepper & cummin seeds into a coarse powder.
Fry the chashewnuts bronw in a little ghee and keep aside.
Peel the Ginger, Chop fine
Mix the rice and dal, wash twice and cook in cooker. Water ratio 1 : 3
Add Pepper powder, cashewnuts, ginger salt and mix well.
Serve with coconut chutney or tomato onion kotshu. easy to prepare, healthiest meal