Soft and smooth ven pongal recipe mainly consists of rice and moong dal cooked in ghee with spices and then it is tempered in cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves.
STEP 2.Take a pan, add a spoon of ghee, 1 spoon of cumin seeds, pepper, ginger, chillies, cashews, curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida. Now saute for some minutes on low flame. Wait until the tempering turns golden brown.
STEP 3.Add the tempering into the cooked rice and mix well.
STEP 4.The ven pongal is ready.
STEP 5.Take a pan, add some ghee, rice, moong dal and saute them for a minute. wait till it turns aromatic. Add a cup of water, salt to taste and mix well.
STEP 6.Cover the lid and let it cook for 5 whistle blows. check if its cooked well.
Nutrition value
812
calories per serving
6 g Fat20 g Protein166 g Carbs11 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
6g
Protein
20g
Carbs
166g
Fiber
11g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
166g
Protein
20g
Fiber
11g
Fats
Fat
6g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
158mg
Iron
13mg
Vitamin A
45mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
4mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
19mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
5mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
212mg
Manganese
3mg
Phosphorus
415mg
Selenium
7mcg
Zinc
4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment