Corn, Rice and Dal Pongal

Ingredients:

• Rice – 200 gms
• Corn Kernels – 1 cup
• Moong Dal – 1 cup, lightly dry roasted
• Black Peppercorns – 1 tsp
• Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
• Ghee – 100 ml
• Curry Leaves – few
• Salt as per taste

Method:

1. Combine the cumin seeds and black peppercorns.
2. Grind them to a coarse powder.
3. Mix corn, rice and dal in a pressure pan.
4. Pour 4 cups of water and cook till 4 whistles.
5. Heat ghee in a pan.
6. Add cumin-pepper powder, curry leaves and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
7. Add the cooked rice, corn and dal mixture.
8. Add salt and mix well.
9. Cook till the pongal is thick and creamy.
10. Serve hot.