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Arpa Şehriyeli Pilav
Easy 1 hr 1 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Ven Pongal
A South Indian savory rice and moong dal porridge with ginger, black pepper, cumin, ghee, and cashews.
Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 30 min cook
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the pongal
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Rice
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Yellow lentils
For the oil
- 35 gr Butter
For the topping
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Cashews
For the spice mix
- 15 gr Ginger
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin seeds
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Black peppercorns
- 8 adet Curry leaves
General
- 1.1 tatlı kaşığı(~11 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 4.5 su bardağı(~900 ml) Water
For serving
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Dry-roast the yellow lentils for 3 minutes until fragrant.
3 min03:00 - 2
Wash the rice and lentils and put them in a pot with water and salt.
- 3
Cook for 24 minutes, until the rice and lentils fully open.
24 min24:00 - 4
Grate the ginger and lightly crush the black peppercorns.
- 5
Brown the cashews in butter for 2 minutes, then add the cumin, pepper, curry leaves, and ginger.
2 min02:00 - 6
Pour the spiced butter into the pongal and stir for 4 minutes to bind.
4 min04:00 - 7
Serve hot with yogurt and optional chutney.
💡 Tip: A short dry roast gives the lentils a nutty aroma and keeps the porridge from tasting flat.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with coconut chutney, yogurt, and optional pickle heat.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
12
g protein
56
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 60%Fat 27%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ven Pongal make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Ven Pongal take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Ven Pongal difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ven Pongal have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 56g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Ven Pongal contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ven Pongal belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ven Pongal need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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