Ven Pongal Recipe | Khara Pongal | How to make Ven Pongal?

Ven Pongal is an authentic dish, mostly served for breakfast and on special occasions in South India.

In Tamilnadu we have a dedicated festival – Pongal!

In South Indian hotels, this Ven Pongal is one of the most popular breakfast dishes.

Let’s see how to make Ven Pongal (also called as Khara Pongal) at home.

Ingredients for Ven Pongal

Moong Dal – 3/4 Cup

Raw rice – 1 1/4 cups

Water – 7 cups

Salt – 2 Tablespoons

Ginger – 1/2 inch piece, grated

Green Chilli – 1, slit

Cumin seeds – 1 Tablespoon

Pepper – 3/4 tablespoon

Ghee – 6 teaspoons

Cashews – a few

Asafoetida – a pinch

Curry leaves – a sprig

How to make Ven Pongal (Recipe)?

Dry roast moong dal in low flame until you get a nice aroma. Make sure you don’t burn it.

Add it to the raw rice. Wash well and add 7 cups of water.

Cook this in a pressure cooker for 5 whistles. Set aside and let the pressure settle.

Coarsely crush cumin seeds and pepper.

In a pan, heat 3 teaspoons ghee. Roast the cashews.

Once the cashews turn slightly brown, add in the ground cumin and pepper.

Roast briefly and add a pinch of asafoetida.

Add in the grated ginger and green chilli. Add the curry leaves.

Open the cooker once the pressure has settled.

Add in the tempered mix to the cooked rice and dhal. Mix briefly.

Add in 3 tablespoons ghee and give it a good mix.

Your tasty Ven Pongal / Khara Pongal is ready!