Pongal , the word is enough to make one's mouth water. Pongal and Vada, this duo has ruled south India for a long time. This dish derives its name from the traditional festival of Tamilnadu, when everyone offers this dish to god and nature as a symbol of thanksgiving. Not only on this particular day, it has become one of south Indian’s favorite and most popular regional breakfasts. It is said that having a cup of Pongal and Vada with Sambar and Chutney fulfills the required nutrition of the day. There are different varieties- Ven Pongal, Khara Pongal, ghee Pongal, even sweet pongal. Here we will go through the process of making ven pongal Ingredients of Pongal Jeeraga samba rice - 1 cup. Moong dal - 1/4 cup. Pepper - 1 teaspoon Cumin - 1 teaspoon Ginger finely chopped -1 teaspoon. Green chili - 1 finely chopped. Ghee - 3 tablespoon Cashew - 1 tablespoon. Curry leaves - 1 stem. Instruction of [Pongal Roast the moong dal for 2 minutes , the pleasant aroma comes out(be careful of ...