Ven Pongal

Ingredients:
Moong Dal ( Pasi paruppu ) - 200 gms
Rice - 1 cup
Ghee - 50 gms
Black pepper - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tbspV
Curry leaves - 5
Ginger - 1 inch
Salt - to taste

Method:
1. In a pan fry the moong dal for 4-5 mins.
2. Cook the rice to paste by adding moong dal and salt to taste with 3-4 cups of water.
3. In a pan melt ghee , add ginger, cumin seeds, black pepper, curry leaves.
4. Now add the fried items to the cooked rice and mix well and serve.