Oats Ven Pongal Recipe
Description: Oats Ven Pongal is a flavorful, easy-to-make South Indian breakfast dish. This comforting recipe combines oats, moong dal, and a blend of spices, all enhanced by the richness of ghee, ginger, and black pepper.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup yellow moong dal
- Salt, to taste
- For tempering:
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp cashew nuts, broken
- 1/8 tsp asafoetida
- 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
- 1 tsp whole black pepper, ground
- 1 sprig curry leaves
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare the moong dal: Wash the yellow moong dal thoroughly. Place it in a pressure cooker with 3/4 cup water. Close the cooker and cook for 1 whistle. After the first whistle, reduce the heat and let it cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally. Set the dal aside.
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Cook the oats: Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Add the oats and sauté until they turn light brown. Pour in 3/4 cup water, cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, and let the oats soften.
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Combine oats and moong dal: Once the oats are cooked, add the prepared moong dal and salt to the pan. Stir well, cover, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 2 more minutes.
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Prepare the tempering: In a small pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee. Add the cashew nuts and cook until they turn golden brown. Then, add the chopped ginger, ground black pepper, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds, then turn off the heat.
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Combine the tempering with oats: Pour the prepared tempering over the cooked oats and moong dal mixture. Stir everything together to combine the flavors.
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Serve: Serve the Oats Ven Pongal hot with coconut chutney and filter coffee for a traditional South Indian breakfast experience.
Enjoy your delicious, nutritious Oats Ven Pongal as a satisfying start to your day!
