There are several variations of this recipe, but here’s is a simple recipe of temple-style ven pongal, which you can prepare for your loved ones in just 30 minutes.

1/3 cup raw rice, washed and drained; 1/3 cup yellow mung dal, lightly dry roasted; 1 sprig curry pattas or curry leaves ; 1 whole dry red chilly, broken ; ½ tsp rai or mustard seeds ; 1 tsp ...

Ven Pongal This is one of the most classic delicacies prepared to celebrate the festival of Pongal. Made with the soaked rice and moong dal, this rice delicacy is served with coconut chutney or ...

Instructions: Dry roast the moong dal in a pan until it releases a mild aroma. Wash the rice and roasted dal thoroughly. In a pressure cooker, combine the rice, moong dal, and water.