Pongal is a popular rice dish in Tamil Nadu, other South Indian states, and Tamil-speaking areas of Sri Lanka. Pongal is unique to Tamil cuisine, pong means " boil over" or "spill over". It is the most simplest and easiest breakfast recipe.br br Ingredientsbr ½ cup raw ricebr ¼ cup moong dalbr 3 cups Waterbr Salt to tastebr 1 12 tbsp gheebr 1½ tsp oil for temperingbr Pinch of hing powderbr Few Curry leavesbr 1 inch ginger, choppedbr Black pepperbr Cumin seedsbr 4 to 5 cashews, roughly choppedbr br Tips While you Cook:br Amount of water will depend on rice used. If using old variety of rice, use more water. For New rice, use lesser quantity. For Pongal, rice should be well cooked till mashed.