Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Ven Pongal
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup (200g) raw rice
- • 1/2 cup (100g) yellow moong dal
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tbsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
- • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- • 2cm piece ginger, finely chopped
- • 10 cashew halves
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dry-roast the moong dal until nutty and golden; rinse it together with the rice.
2
Phase 2
Cook the rice and dal with 5 cups water and the salt for 5 whistles until soft and mushy.
3
Phase 3
Melt the ghee; fry the cashews until golden, then add the pepper, cumin, ginger, and curry leaves until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Fold the tempering into the cooked rice and dal; beat well, adding hot water if too stiff.
5
Phase 5
Serve piping hot, drizzled with extra ghee, with coconut chutney.