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Moong Dal Chilla
Easy 2 hr 37 min~196 kcal 7/10
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Ven Pongal
A soft South Indian rice and moong dal porridge seasoned with ghee, black pepper, cumin, ginger, and curry leaves.
Easy⏱️ 38 min📖 1 min readServes 4~340 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 28 min cook
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Timeline
Total 38 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking28 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
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Hot water
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For the spiced oil
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Black pepper
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
- 8 adet Curry leaves
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Cashews
For serving
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice and yellow lentils, then place them in a pot with hot water and salt.
- 2
Cook the mixture for 25 minutes, stirring often, until it becomes a soft porridge.
25 min25:00 - 3
Melt the butter in a small pan and fry the cashews for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the black pepper, cumin, ginger, and curry leaves to the butter and release their aroma for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 5
Stir the spiced butter into the pongal and loosen with hot water if it is too thick.
- 6
Serve ven pongal hot with yogurt.
💡 Tip: Do not leave pongal grain by grain like pilaf; generous hot water gives the soft porridge texture that is easy to spoon.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ven pongal hot, with yogurt and lemon cucumber salad if desired for a breakfast plate.
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- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
12
g protein
52
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 60%Fat 26%
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 28 minutes; 38 minutes in total.Is Ven Pongal difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Ven Pongal have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 52g, fat: 10g.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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