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Pongal with Lentils and Vegetables

Name: Pongal with Lentils and Vegetables
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Indian Tamil
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 1/2 cup toor dal; 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans); 1 onion, chopped; 1 green chili, slit; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp turmeric powder; Salt to taste

A South Indian breakfast dish made with rice, lentils, and mixed vegetables.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse rice and dal. Cook them together with 4 cups water until soft.
In a separate pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and green chili.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden. Add mixed vegetables and turmeric.
When vegetables are tender, add cooked rice and dal. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.

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