A Comforting South Indian Delight- Ghee Pongal
By Vidushi Singh
This traditional South Indian dish is a delectable combination of rice, lentils, and ghee, seasoned with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
1 cup rice 1/4 cup split yellow moong dal 3 cups water 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 1/2 inch ginger 8-10 cashew nuts A few curry leaves Salt to taste
Step 1
Rinse the rice and lentils with water and Drain aside. Take a pressure cooker or add the rice, lentils, and water.
Step 2
Now Cook the rice and lentils until soft. In a pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the cumin seeds, black peppercorns, grated ginger, cashew nuts, and curry leaves.
Step 4
Sauté well. Pour the ghee and spice mixture over the cooked rice and lentils. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Step 5
Add salt to taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the Ghee Pongal hot!
