Wenpongal

                                              Wenpongal

Ingredient

Rice                      1 cup

Moong dal             1 cup

Green chilies         3 (pieces)

Black pepper   1  Tbsp.  (powder)

Cashew nuts         1 Tbsp.

Salt            1 tsp. (adjust to taste)

Oil                        4 Tbsp. 

Ghee                    2 Tbsp.

Cumin seeds         1 tsp.

Carry leaves          1 bunch

Coriander seeds    1 tsp.

Method

1.   Cook Rice and Moong dal in a pressure Cooker (1:3 Rice vs. water ratio)

2.   Add Ghee to pan add cashew nuts  fry   till it turns to a light brown color and keep them aside

3.   Add whole black pepper to the pan fry for 2 mins- then grind them into a nice powder

4.   Add oil to same pan once it hot enough add cumin seeds and curry leaves after 2 mins add cooked rice and Moong dal mix

5.   Then add one cup water to pan once it boiling nicely add salt, cashew nuts, pepper powder and  green chili pieces

6.   Mix it properly add  one tsp. ghee to pan  after 10 mins take the pan off the heat

7.   Hot and savory pongal is ready