Ven Pongal - Venn Pongal

Ingredients :

• Rice 1 Cup.
• Moong Dal 1/4 Cup.
• Black Pepper Powder to taste.
• Zera Powder 1 Tbsp.
• Ginger Paste 1 Tsp.
• Dry Dinger (Sukku) 1 Tbsp.
• Heeng 1 Tsp.
• Cashew for garnishing.
• Margaring/Ghee 2 Tbsp.
• Water 6 Cups.
• Salt to taste.

Preparation :

• Wash rice and dal together and drain nicely.
• In the Rice cooker heat 1 tbsp ghee.
• Add rice and dal. Fry till the ghee coats the mixture.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, except Cashews.
• Add water. Cover and cook.
• Keep testing the water level and stir frequently as it has a tendency to stick to the bottom.
• When rice gets fully mashed garnish with cashews.