Oats Pongal

Ingredients:
Oats - 2 cups
Moong dal - 1/3 cup
Ginger - 1/2 inch (chopped)
Cumin seeds - 1.5 tsp.
Peppercorns - 3/4 tsp.
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Asafoetida - a pinch
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Ghee - 1 tsp.
Oil
Salt (to taste)

Method:
Grind the cumin seeds and peppercorns coarsely. Keep aside.
Cook the moong dal till soft and mushy.
Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan and add the oats. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
Add the moong dal and turmeric powder and mix.
In another small pan, add the oil, cumin, pepper powder, ginger, curry leaves and asafoetida.
When they sizzle, add them to the oats mixture. Add salt and mix.
Enjoy hot with chutney and sambar.

Sent off to "CWF-Oats" hosted by Priya (started by Kiran) and Kurinji's "Pongal Feast" event.

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