Venn Pongal | Rasaala

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice (I use a mix of rice and quinoa)
• 1/4-1/2 cup yellow split moong dal
• 2 tbsp grated/finely chopped fresh ginger root
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp cashew nuts (broken or whole is fine)
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 2 tsp salt (increase/decrease to taste)
• water to cook the rice/dal