Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
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 raw rice
- • 1/2 cup yellow moong dal
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp black peppercorns
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
- • 2 tbsp cashews
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dry-roast the moong dal until fragrant, then wash it with the rice.
2
Phase 2
Pressure-cook the rice and dal with the ginger, salt, and 4 1/2 cups water until soft and creamy.
3
Phase 3
Heat the ghee, fry the cashews until golden, then add the peppercorns, cumin seeds, and curry leaves until they crackle.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tempering over the cooked rice and dal, mix well with an extra spoon of ghee, and lightly mash.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot and creamy with sambar and coconut chutney.