Delicious Ven Pongal Recipe: A South Indian Favorite

Suruchi Sharma

South Indian cuisine is also popular in North India, with dishes such as dosa, vada, and idli being quite renowned.

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Today, we will be sharing the recipe for Ven Pongal, a highly celebrated dish from South India.

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Ven Pongal can be enjoyed with either sambar or chutney. Now, let's learn how to make it.media

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To prepare Ven Pongal, you require rice, moong dal, cumin seeds, black pepper, ginger, cashew nuts, green chillies, ghee, asafoetida, curry leaves, and salt.

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Once all the ingredients are assembled, begin by lightly frying the moong dal and rice in the pan until they turn a light golden hue.

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Next, pour in 3 cups of water and add salt. Allow it to boil until the lentils and rice are fully cooked.

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Following this, heat the ghee. Next, add cumin seeds, black pepper, ginger, green chillies, cashew nuts, asafoetida, and curry leaves for tempering.

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Next, incorporate the boiled rice and lentils into the tempering and stir thoroughly

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Allow it to simmer on a low flame for 2 to 3 minutes, then serve the hot Venn Pongal. This South Indian dish is loved by all.

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