Milagu Ven Pongal Recipe Made With Figaro Olive Oil

Step 1: To begin making the Ven Pongal Recipe; we will first cook the rice and lentils in the pressure cooker

Step 2: Heat the cooker on medium heat, add a tablespoon of Figaro Pure Olive Oil

Step 3: Add the rice and dal, salt and 5 cups of water

Step 4: Cover the pressure cooker, place the weight on and cook until you hear a whistle

Step 5: After the first whistle, turn the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes

Step 6: After 3 to 4 minutes, turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 7: While the pressure is releasing, heat a tablespoon of pure olive in a small pan, add in the cashew nuts and roast on low heat until lightly browned

Step 8: Next add in a teaspoon of cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons of pounded black pepper, a tablespoon of grated ginger, the roughly torn curry leaves

Step 9: Turn off the heat and stir all the ingredients in the remaining heat

Step 10: Once the pressure has released from the cooker, stir the prepared seasoning and an additional 2 to 3 tablespoons of Pure Figaro Olive Oil into the rice

Step 11: Stir until all the ingredients are well combined into the Ven Pongal

Step 12: Serve the Ven Pongal for a Sunday Breakfast along with Sakkarai Pongal, Vada Sambar and Kathirikai Gothsu - Eggplant in a Tangy Gravy