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 cashewnuts 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.