Vermicelli (Semiya) Pongal

Serves -1 or 2

When there is rava pongal why not semiya/Vermicelli Pongal. Quite easy to make and tasty too..Those who love pongal and semiya/vermicelli will definitely like this.

Ingredients:

• Vermicelli/Semiya -1 cup
• Moong dhal -1/2 cup
• Water -2 to 2&1/2 cups
• Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp(optional)
• Green chilli -2 (optional)
• Salt -To taste

To Temper:

• Ghee -3 tbsp
• Cumin -1 tsp
• Ginger -1 inch piece
• Pepper -1 tsp
• Curry leaves -Few
• Cashew nuts -Few

Method:

• Roast vermicelli/semiya with little oil/ghee and keep aside.
• In a pan add water and moong dhal. Cook till moong dhal becomes soft.
• Now add Vermicelli,salt and mix well(Add more water if vermicelli is uncooked).
• Now in a pan temper with items given under 'to temper'.
• Add this to the pongal and mix well.
• Serve with coconut chutney/sambar.

Notes:

• You can also add pressure cooked moong dhal.
• Instead of adding pepper as whole you can add crushed/powdered pepper.
• I added ginger pieces at the beginning stage itself (With moong dhal).