1. Proso Millet Ven Pongal
Ingredients
- Proso Millet – ½ cup
- Moong Dal – ¼ cup
- Water – 2.5 to 3 cups
- Ginger – ½ inch, finely chopped
- Green Chilies – 1, chopped
- Black Peppercorns – ½ tsp, crushed
- Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp
- Asafoetida (Hing) – a pinch
- Curry Leaves – a few
- Cashews – 8-10, broken
- Salt – to taste
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Oil – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Roast and Cook
- Dry roast the moong dal for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Wash the proso millet and add it to a pressure cooker along with the roasted moong dal.
- Pour 2.5 to 3 cups of water, add salt, and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles until soft.
- Prepare Tempering
- Heat ghee and oil in a small pan. Add cumin seeds, crushed black pepper, and chopped ginger.
- Add green chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Finally, add cashews and roast until golden.
- Combine and Serve
- Pour the tempering over the cooked millet and dal mixture. Mix well until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
Enjoy this nutritious and healthy millet-based Pongal! 
