## Milagu Ven Pongal Recipe Made With Figaro Olive Oil (South Indian Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Milagu Ven Pongal Recipe Made With Figaro Olive Oil** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes South Indian Breakfast**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 40 minutes
**Total time:** 50 minutes

**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** South Indian Breakfast
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Milagu Ven Pongal Recipe Made With Figaro Olive Oil:

* 1 cup Rice
* 1 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
* Salt – to taste
* 2 tablespoons Figaro Pure Olive Oil – plus more
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1 inch Ginger – grated
* 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns – coarsely pounded
* 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts – halved
* 1 sprig Curry leaves

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Milagu Ven Pongal Recipe Made With Figaro Olive Oil:

1. add a tablespoon of Figaro Pure Olive Oil.
2. Add the rice and dal, salt and 5 cups of water.
3. Cover the pressure cooker, place the weight on and cook until you hear a whistle.
4. After the first whistle, turn the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. After 3 to 4 minutes, turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
6. 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.
7. Next add in a teaspoon of cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons of pounded black pepper, a tablespoon of grated ginger, the roughly torn curry leaves.
8. Turn off the heat and stir all the ingredients in the remaining heat.
9. 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.
10. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined into the Ven Pongal.
11. Serve the Ven Pongal for a Sunday Breakfast along with Sakkarai Pongal, Vada Sambar and Kathirikai Gothsu – Eggplant in a Tangy Gravy.

### Tips for the Best Milagu Ven Pongal Recipe Made With Figaro Olive Oil:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.

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