Ven Pongal | Khara Pongal |Ven Pongal using Seeraga Sambha

Ven Pongal is a very popular breakfast recipe of South India. It is easy to prepare and healthy too. It can be served with any chutney variety or sambhar. Any function or occasion doesn't become complete without Ven Pongal in its menu. Here, I have done using Seeraga Sambha, a popular rice variety in Tamilnadu, with unique aroma and immense health benefits. Raw rice, Sona masuri rice can also be used to prepare Ven Pongal. 

It is  named  due to the  resemblance of Seeragam, Cumin in English. This rice is suitable for preparing Biryani and other variety rice like Tomato rice, Mint rice etc. See also for other recipes like

• Side dish for tiffin
• Sarkarai Pongal
• Seeraga Sambha Vegetable rice

Video recipe of Ven Pongal

INGREDIENTS:

Seeraga sambha rice - 1 cup
Moong dhal - 1/4 cup
Cumin - 1/2  tsp
Salt

For Seasoning
Ghee - 2 to 3 tsp
Cumin - 1 tsp
Pepper - 1 tsp
Ginger - little

Cashews
Curry leaves
Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp

METHOD:

•  In a bowl, soak rice & moong dhal together for some time. 
• Wash thoroughly and add 3 cups of water along with 1/2 tsp cumin and salt.
• Pressure cook up to 3 whistles in high flame and 8 minutes in low flame.
• After the pressure reduces, open the lid and mash well till it becomes smooth.
• In a pan, heat ghee, add cumin and pepper.
• Add ginger, curry leaves, cashews.
• Add asafoetida and switch off the flame.
• Pour over the cooked rice, mix well.
• Tasty Ven Pongal is ready.

Step wise recipe with pictures

1. in a bowl, soak rice & moong dhal together for some time. 

2. Wash thoroughly and add 3 cups of water along with 1/2 tsp cumin and salt.

3. Pressure cook up to 3 whistles in high flame and 8 minutes in low flame.

4. After the pressure reduces, open the lid and mash well till it becomes smooth.

5. In a pan, heat ghee, add cumin and pepper.

6. Add ginger, curry leaves, cashews.

7. Add asafoetida and switch off the flame.

8. Pour over the cooked rice, mix well.

9. Tasty Ven Pongal is ready.