Ven Pongal is a quick breakfast dish made especially during the festival of Pongal.
Method:
1. Roast the rice and dal separately. Keep them aside.
2. Roast the dry spices now.
3. In a separate pan, boil some water. Put the roasted dry spices and add the rice and dal to boil.
4. Grind the rest of the dry spices.
5. Heat ghee in a pan. Add the ginger, curry leaves and garlic and fry.
6. Add this to the cooked rice and mix well.
7. Serve warm.