Ven Pongal is one of the popular Breakfast recipe in TamilNadu. This version of Ven Pongal is made with oats instead of rice. A quick and easy to make Pongal. Serve with Coconut Chutney or any chutney of your choice and relish!
Ven Pongal is one of the popular Breakfast recipe in TamilNadu. This version of Ven Pongal is made with oats instead of rice. A quick and easy to make Pongal. Serve with Coconut Chutney or any chutney of your choice and relish!
Ingredients:
- ½ Cup Oats 1 Cup - 250ml. I used quick oats.
- ¼ Cup Moong dal
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 tsp Salt Adjust As Needed
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Ginger Grated
- a Pinch Turmeric Powder
For Tempering:
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Peppercorns
- 1 tbsp Cashews
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Pinch Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing)
- Few Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Pepper Powder
Instructions:
- Heat a pan. Add moong dal and dry roast the dal till light brown.
- Take the roasted dal in a vessel. Add a pinch of turmeric and pressure cook the dal for about 4 whistles. Once the dal is cooked, mash it well and set aside
- Heat a pan. Add oats and dry roast the oats for about 2 mins
- Heat ghee in a pan. Add cashews and fry till golden brown. Set this cashews aside
- In the same pan, add peppercorns and fry till it starts to sputter. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter
- Next, add asafoetida, curry leaves pepper powder and give a good mix
- Add 2 cups of water to the pan. Add the necessary salt to the water. Bring it to boil
- Add Oats and cooked moong dal to the boiling water. Keep the flame in medium. Cover and cook till the oats are completely cooked
- Once the oats is completely cooked, add roasted cashews and give a mix. Also add ghee and grated ginger. Give a good mix
- Serve the delicious Oats Pongal with Coconut Chutney and relish this healthy breakfast!
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