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Our Breakfast of Venn Pongal is tempered with mustard, pepper, curry leaves in clarified butter
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Porso Millet Ven Pongal| Porso Millet Pongal

Venn Pongal a popular savoury dish served in South Indian states as a special breakfast dish.  Made from Moong Dal and Porso millets in this case.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: South Indian
Keyword: Millet, Porso Millet Pongal, Porso Millet Ven Pongal, Protein-Rich Food, Simple and healthy diet in old age, Venn Pongal
Servings: 3 people
Calories:
Author: Archana

Ingredients

  • 1 cup porso millet
  • 1 cup moong dal
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • pinch Asafoetida Powder
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper coarsely crushed
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 12 Cashew Nuts

Instructions

  • Dry roast moong dal till you can smell the roasted dal.
  • Wash and rinse the porso millet till the water runs clean.
  • Wash the dal too then cook the dal and porso millet in 3.5 cups water.
  • Add salt and Pressure Cooker for 3 whistles. Let the pressure drop naturally.
  • Once you remove the cooked mixture from the cooker mash it lightly. Set aside.
  • In a kadhai/wok heat the ghee, fry cashews till golden. Add cumin and the coarsely crushed pepper.
  • Let them splutter add hing and the spring of curry leaf.
  • Add the millets and dal mixture simmers for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Switch off the stove.
  • Serve with chutney or sambar.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg