Katte Pongali (Ven pongal) Rice with Mung dal

Ingredients:

• Rice - 1cup.
• Mung Dal (Split green gram, pesarapappu)- 1/2 cup.
• Jeera Powder (cumin seeds powder) - 2tsp.
• Salt
• Milk 2-3 Tbsp.
• Peppercorn powder or Peppercorns.

For seasoning:

• Ghee
• Chopped Ginger
• Cashewnuts
• Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• Curry Leaves.

Preaparation:

Cook rice and moong dal in a pan. The ven pongal tastes good when its cooked separately compared to cooking in a pressure cooker. When the rice and dal are cooked add Cumin powder, salt and milk. Mix it well.

Heat ghee in a pan and add all the ingredients for seasoning. Add ground peppercorn or simply peppercorns.

Hot ! Hot ! Ven Pongal is ready. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.