High-Protein Ven Pongal
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High-Protein Ven Pongal

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One-pot porridge

Time
35 min
Serves
3
Calories
380 kcal
Protein
16 g
0:00 / 1:20
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Ingredients

Quantities for 3 servings.

Servings:3(recipe makes 3)

Method

  1. 1Dry-roast rice + moong dal till just fragrant — 2 minutes.
  2. 2Pressure cook with water, salt and turmeric — 4 whistles till porridge-soft.
  3. 3Mash gently till creamy.
  4. 4Heat sesame oil; fry cashews till golden — put aside.
  5. 5Crackle cumin, green chillies, curry leaves and crushed pepper in remaining oil.
  6. 6Add ginger, hing; pour the tadka over pongal. Top with fried cashews.

About this recipe

Swap ghee for sesame oil to keep it strictly vegan.

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