Pongal is a popular rice dish in Tamil Nadu, other South Indian states, and Tamil-speaking areas of Sri Lanka. Pongal is unique to Tamil cuisine, pong means " boil over" or "spill over". It is the most simplest and easiest breakfast recipe.<br /><br />Ingredients<br />½ cup raw rice<br />¼ cup moong dal<br />3 cups Water<br />Salt to taste<br />1 1/2 tbsp ghee<br />1½ tsp oil for tempering<br />Pinch of hing powder<br />Few Curry leaves<br />1 inch ginger, chopped<br />Black pepper<br />Cumin seeds<br />4 to 5 cashews, roughly chopped<br /><br />Tips While you Cook:<br />Amount of water will depend on rice used. If using old variety of rice, use more water. For New rice, use lesser quantity. For Pongal, rice should be well cooked till mashed.<br /><br />Also Checkout more Recipes for Pongal here<br />http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDn0RqHU2n_6uagffHgSJvF5jO5EmVP8a<br /><br />Like us on facebook http://on.fb.me/17IeFkK<br />Follow us on twitter @infoodnetwork
